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E. Schilling Obituary
Wauwatosa - Was reunited with his beloved wife Lois on September 24, 2020 just 17 days shy of his 90th birthday. Loving father of Steven (Diane Rafats) and Sarah (Richard) Wendt. Proud grandfather of Ashley (Philip Mestenhauser) and Mitchell.
After graduating from Wauwatosa High School, Tom went on to North Central College where he graduated in 1951. After that he went on to join the service where he served in the Korean War for two years. After his service to the United States, he attended the University of Wisconsin Law School and graduated in 1956 with his Doctorate of Law.
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Fr. Peter Drenzek
September 30, 2020
Dear family,
I was the pastor at St. Bernard Parish and visited Tom and Lois when she was ill. I was presider at her funeral and thus got to know them. I add my prayers and condolences to all who sent them your way. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Peter Drenzek
Christy Brooks
September 30, 2020
When I began at vonBriesen, Redmond, Schilling and Kreunen in 1977, Tom would wear a cravat to work on Saturdays, and was responsible (I was told) for the sign in the firm's library that said: "Old lawyers never die; they just lose their appeal." Beginning to understand his wonderful sense of humor, I supplemented that knowledge seeing his delightful antics at the firm's Martinez-hosted Christmas parties. I saw his devotion to good practice daily, and his preparation for that U.S. Supreme Court argument made him our role model. I am so glad I learned so much from Tom!
Lovingly,
Christy Brooks
Bill Taibl
September 30, 2020
Great memories of working with Tom for many years. Especially our time together working on his U S Supreme Court brief in a significant case which we won for a major client. Tom will certainly be missed.
Steve Hayes
September 30, 2020
I enjoyed practicing with Tom at the von Briesen firm in Milwaukee many years ago. Although an estate planner and not a litigator, Tom successfully argued a tax case in the US Supreme Court, something no one else in the firm had ever done. He spoke proudly and often of his two children Steve and Sarah. Tom enjoyed an excellent reputation in the estate planning community. May he rest in peace with his wife Lois.
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