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Michael Joseph Tomczak

1955 - 2016

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1955

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2016

Michael Tomczak Obituary

Michael Joseph Tomczak
3/18/1955 - 12/4/2016

Michael Joseph Tomczak was born in Bay City, Michigan on March 18, 1955 to Fred and Louise Tomczak. He graduated from All Saints Central in 1973 and from Western Michigan University in 1979. He moved to San Francisco in 1992, married Denise in 1984, moved to Stockton in 1985 and Lake of the Pines in 1995, where they raised their sons, Eric and Curt. He passed away on December 4, 2016 due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Mike had a successful career as a CPA, working in public accounting, private industry and self employment during which time he enjoyed extensive US and world-wide travel.
Those who knew Mike knew of his strong leadership skills, positive attitude, sharp mind, sense of humor and dedication to his family. He was an avid baseball fan and was proud to coach his sons' teams and serve as President of Bear River Little League for several years. Mike enjoyed cooking, hiking, and recreational travel which included being a full-time RV dweller during the last four years of his life.
Mike is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Louise Tomczak and his brother Fritz Tomczak and survived by his sister, Christine Kowalski of Austin Tex., wife Denise, and sons Eric (wife Claudia) and Curt (wife Sarah) Tomczak.
Memorial service at Sierra Pines United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Mike Tomczak's honor to:
-Sierra Pines United Methodist Church, 22559 W. Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95949 OR:
-Brain Support Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026, or by credit card online at:
www.brainsupportnetwork.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Dec. 14, 2016.

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David Frank

December 28, 2016

Denise,

I'm very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great guy, and I am so sorry for your family's loss. I am praying for God's peace and presence upon you and the boys during this very difficult time.

December 18, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Denise, we will keep you and your boys in our prayers Dan & Karen DeRyke

December 15, 2016

Denise, Eric and Curt:
My heart is hurting for you, but I know that Mike is no longer in pain and is sitting at the BIG Guy's table, watching over his loving family. Sending PRAYERS your way.
Condolences,
The Kruger Family
(Janis, Rusty & Tyler)
Loomis, CA

December 14, 2016

Condolences to the Family. May God grant you comfort and strength to endure this difficult time.
Philippians 4:13

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