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Thomas Rysenga Obituary

Published by Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel - Kalamazoo on May 13, 2016.

Thomas was born on September 8, 1938 and passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Thomas was a resident of Kalamazoo, Michigan at the time of his passing. Tom graduated from Comstock High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he served almost 2 years until he was injured in training. He was married to Betty. Friends may visit with Tom's family from 6-8 PM on Sunday May 15 at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Westside Chapel 3926 S. 9th Street. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday May 16 at First Congregational Church of Otsego 120 W. Morrell Street. Rev. Stephen Tucker will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled American Veterans.

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May 16, 2016

Jim Van Zandt posted to the memorial.

May 14, 2016

Rita Blower posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2016

Elsie Blink posted to the memorial.

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Jim Van Zandt

May 16, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Tom was a very good friend.
Tom and I played on the tennis team at Comstock. I was fortunate to win the high school regional singles in 1955. On the first day back at school after that event I knew that I had to see Tom as he was a very good practice partner. After we practiced we played. I usually beat him but on that day he beat me SOUNDLY! Over the years I would periodically run into Tom and almost always I remembered to thank him for that "whipping'" as I knew it contributed greatly to my being runner-up for the high school state singles championship later that year.
Tom's older brother, Chuck, and his younger brother, Ken, also played high school tennis at Comstock. Because I knew this and because I have been associated with the National Boy's Tournament held each summer in Kalamazoo I called Tom with an idea. That idea was to provide a tournament pass for each Rysenga brother as well as a pass for Lyman Weber, a mutual friend. Tom also liked the idea and it was a done deal. Needless to say we all enjoyed the tournament and even reminisced about our"youth and childhood". We were even able to do this for a few years after this first venture. I felt privileged to be able to do this as I have a great deal of respect for these four gentlemen.

Rita Blower

May 14, 2016

Betty, Thinking of you and your family during the time of your loss

Elsie Blink

May 12, 2016

Betty,
So sorry for your loss.

Jan and Mike Radanke

May 12, 2016

We're so sorry for your loss. I know that Bob felt Tom was like a father to him. What a wonderful gift he must have had to make Bob feel like family! Deepest sympathy to Luanne, Bob and the entire Rysenga Family.