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for Thomas Brisch
Rehersal Dinner November 20, 1992 - Tom, Sherry, Peter & Sarah
Peter Gaumond
January 2, 2009
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham,
We just received the Beacon in the mail today and learned of Tom's passing. It's hard to put words on what I felt: Stunned, silenced and saddened. I never imagined that he and I and our families would not some day reconnect. From years together at St. John's to standing up for each other in our weddings, it was sobering to learn of Tom's passing. It never occurred to me that he would not be there. If there's anything we can do, please let me know. We moved to the Washington, DC area about five years ago. I'd love to get together the next time that we're in the Chicago / Milwaukee area. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you, Kylee and Graham begin to write this new chapter.
Love,
Peter, Sarah & Christoper Gaumond
Sherry Brisch
December 21, 2008
Dearest Friends and Loved Ones,
First off, I just want to extend a very Merry Christmas to all of you. I know that this year will be a bit difficult for us without Tom. For all of you whom I did not get a thank you note out to regarding your gifts, prayers, presence and prayers this year, I want to tell you that I feel very blessed to be surrounded by people like you!
We have moved, sold our home, and I am starting a new job at Aflac after the 1st of the year.
We are spending Christmas with family in Colorado so we are looking forward to skiing, snowboarding and hanging out with family.
We are healing day by day with God's help. Continue to pray for us.
Our new address is: 2208 N. 62nd St. Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Richard Nelson
December 14, 2008
We just learned of Tom's passing from the Beacon, SJMA's newsletter. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rick & Kris Nelson
Craig Holmquist
July 13, 2008
Sherry, Kylee, Graham,
The Fort Wilderness Family continues to think of you and pray for you during this time.
Christina Tricoci
July 1, 2008
Dear Sherry
So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing.
You and the children are in our prayers.
Franco and Tina Tricoci
Sherry Brisch
June 30, 2008
Dear Friends, family and loved ones,
I just want to tell you all how much you have lifted us all up in prayer and love. It has been and will continue to be a long journey of recovery over the loss of our very beloved husband and father. Do know that all of the special things that many of you have said and done for us has meant so much. You have extended loving hospitality while we continue to look for a house to live in and you have talked (and listened) to me try to process my grief and shock ever since this happened. Your presence, hugs and generosity at the funeral were so deeply cherished and felt by all of us. We are all getting through this with God's help and know that someday we may begin to understand a purpose greater than this tragic circumstance. The greatest peace which we have is knowing without any doubt that our dear Tom is at home with Jesus and his pain is over now.
Thanks to all of you for your love and concern.
Sherry Brisch (and Kylee and Graham)
Deb and Jamie Wiebrecht
June 29, 2008
Sherry, Kylee and
Graham,
We are sending our love and condolenses from Kansas City, Kansas. I just heard about Tom's passing and I am so very sorry. I wish I could have been nearer for you. I am thinking of you and praying for your peace. We loved Tom and his magnetic smile and funny sense of humor. What a Great Dad. We followed his lead being parents and learned from the amazing love he showed and shared for his beautiful kids. What a great man. We will miss him.....
Douglas Holste
June 29, 2008
To Sherri and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I think about it often. Even though we have had very limited contact in past few years, Maria and I always enjoyed our time with you and Tom and your family. If you need anything please contact me.
Douglas Holste
F. TRICOCI
June 26, 2008
Dear Sherry and Children,
We were very saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. We share our prayers that hope and healing will embrace you all through loving memories of a very kind man.
Franco and Tina Tricoci
Paul Kaplan
June 23, 2008
Sherry,
I am so sad to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Best,
Paul Kaplan
Ron Kliver
June 19, 2008
Dear Sherry and Family,
I'm very sorry to here of Tom's passing.I grew up with Tom in Chicago. We had a lot of great times when we were kids. I will keep Tom and his family in my prayer's.
Maria Ledger
June 13, 2008
Sherry -
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I'm thinking about you and kids and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest deepest sympathy,
Maria Ledger
KARIN SCHUTTENHELM
June 9, 2008
DEAR SHERRI, KYLEE, GRAHAM, AND ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I WANT TO SAY HOW VERY SORRY I AM TO HEAR ABOUT COUSIN TOM'S PASSING.I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AND ALL THE COUSIN'S COMMING UP TO FONTANA WIS. TO VISIT OUR FAMILY IN THE SUMMERTIME. WE WERE ALL NAUGHTY KIDS.I ESPECIALLY REMEMBER TOM PULLING DOWN MY SWIMSUIT AS I CLIMBED UP THE PIER LADDER.I KNOW WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS THE OVERWHELMING SADDNESS, BUT I KNOW THAT THE LORD WILL WELCOME TOM. THOUGHTS, LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Karen Stokes
June 9, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham,
My heart goes out to you all in the loss of your loved one and during your time of bereavement. I will keep you all in my prayers and may God continue to bless you all.
Karen Stokes
Roz Britton
June 9, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham,
Please accept our most deepest and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your husband/father Tom. I have known you for so many years--from the time you were single, to when you married Tom, to when you were pregnant with Kylee and then Graham. I also have such a great memory to share because when I had given birth to Faith, you and Tom were one of the first couples to come to my home and visit me while I was on maternity leave and I remember it like it was yesterday. I was so glad to see you guys and I appreciated it so much because not too many caucasian couples came into my neighborhood to visit but you and Tom did, and you did not see "color" you just saw "a friend". Tom was very blessed to have all of you in his life. May God continue to bless you and keep you all in the palm of "His unchanging Hand" and remember--"never let go of His Hand".
May God be with you always,
Roz, Vernal Jr., and Faith Britton
Jim and Bobbi Kolich
June 9, 2008
Sherry, I just heard about Tom. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kip Randall
June 7, 2008
Dear Sherry,
I was very saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Mary Clare (Brisch) Schmidt
June 7, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee, Graham, & Cheryl,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of our cousin, Tom. We had such fun talking and reminiscing with all of you at the Brisch-Ruess Family Renunion many years ago. You are all in our thoughts and payers.
margaret groh jones
June 7, 2008
Dear Sherri,Kylee,and Graham.
My heart goes out to you all.As I am sure you know how much our Lord loves youand that he will be there for you all. I am really sorry I didn't know you all as the other cousins did but our aunts and uncles always keeps us up on our family news. I was so very sorry about Tom. God will carry you thru this time and he will give you strength to go on. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Love,Margaret Groh Jones
Dave Brooks
June 7, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee, and Graham.
I am so sorry to here about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim Taylor
June 6, 2008
Sherry, Kylee, and Graham,
You all have been on my mind ever since I heard the news. I am sorry for the loss and I know the upcoming time will be incredibly difficult. I hope you find Peace with God and know that he does have a plan! You are in my prayers.
Kylee- a special note to you as one of my past students. I remember you sweet disposition and kind heart. I know your dad is proud of you!
Ginny Bronesky Stuesser
June 6, 2008
Sherry, Kylie and Graham:
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I enjoyed working with him years ago at WBCS and seeing him with you through the years. He was the nicest bundle of nervous energy I've known! I'm in Stevens Point with Jonathan for Special Olympics, but my thoughts are with you.
Julie Savage
June 6, 2008
Dear Sherry,
Our families are sending heartfelt love and our prayers enfold you and the kids. Our dearest Lord is near and will never leave you. Know that you are in His arms and in our continued prayers - Tracy Mente and I couldn't be with you tonight but our thoughts and love were.
Sincerely, Julie Savage & Tracy Mente (from BSL's)
Peggy Ausloos
June 5, 2008
Dear Sherry,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry we couldn't be there. Know that you are in our prayers.
Peg and Ozz Ausloos
Barb and Doug Lamp
June 5, 2008
Dear Sherry,
Doug and I just heard the very sad news about Tom´s death. We are praying for you and wish we could be there to listen and support you now.
Jennifer Siegel
June 5, 2008
we are praying for you all we are so
sorry for you loss we love you guys
Donna Schroeder
June 5, 2008
Dear Sherry, Please know that your friends and family will keep you in their prayers in this very difficult time. It is not easy but God is with you. Sincerely, Donna Schroeder
Alison Statza
June 5, 2008
Dear Mrs. Brisch, Kylee and Graham,
I am so sorry for what happened, it is a terrible loss. Both mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you all, and may God give you strength.
Sincerely,
Alison Statza
Linda & Mike Kreinz
June 5, 2008
Sherry & children, I am in prayer for you.... I pray for peace that can only come from our Lord. I am in Indiana for my mothers surgery and can not make it back for the service. May God carry you thru.
Susie Rusnak
June 5, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham,
There are no words to express to you how I feel about the loss of my dear cousin Tom. He will always be in my heart and may he find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and know we care and love you all very much
Lori Hosking
June 5, 2008
Sherry, Kylee & Graham
We were very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy as you navigate the future without your husband and father. He was a very nice man and good to his mother-in-law. Lori Hosking and family
John & Kim Sudar
June 4, 2008
We are brokenhearted over your loss, and pray that you will experience God's peace and healing.
Joanie Johnson
June 4, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee & Graham:
Words can not express our deepest sorrow in the loss of Tom, your beloved husband & father. He was special to everyone who knew him. Only God knows the reason why he is with him now. Have comfort that the Lord will take care of him and the family in your time of need. Our prayers and love are with all of you.
Love,
Brad, Joanie, Matthew & Sarah Johnson
Rob & Faye Schroeder and Family
June 4, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Deb and Brian Carter
June 4, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham:
I heard the news about Tom through Josh-since that time my heart has broken for you and your family. I miss talking with you Sherry. Please know that you are all loved.
Dan Payne
June 4, 2008
I 'll always remember our "executive luncheons" in the Reliable Paper days with Bob Dehring, Jimmy Neihoff and the rest of the guys. We solved all the company's problems over the Thai buffet. We used to make ourselves scarce on Friday afternoons before the holidays; signing out with the receptionist, calling on "FSC" co. (fake sales call) and going golfing or to Jolly Vnuks for gator steaks. I learned alot about industrial packaging from Tom in the years we worked together, but I'll mostly remember all the lauaghs we had outside of worK. I guess I just miss my friend.
Sean & Gail Radecki
June 4, 2008
Sherry, Graham and Kylee:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your profound loss. We pray that God will give you strength and peace at this time of very great sorrow.
Barbara Briggs
June 4, 2008
Dear Sherry, Kylee and Graham, There are no words to express our sorrow and dispair over the loss of our dear cousin. Please know that we are all praying that God will extend his infinite mercy on you all at this time. Don't forget that His arms are enough to get you through this. We love you all!
June 4, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Brad Wallace
June 4, 2008
Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Please know that if there is anything ANYTHING that I can do for you, please don't hesitate to call up on me.
Sandra Jean Carter
June 4, 2008
Sherry,
We are praying for you and the kids. So many wonderful memories of great times with you and Tom. You are in our thoughts. God's Blessings-Sandy and David
Jayne Kozich
June 4, 2008
Sherry, Kylee & Graham,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will put all of your names in the prayer basket at mass this weekend.
Love, John, Jayne, Jonathan & Kaitlin Kozich
Wendye Schroeder- Girard
June 4, 2008
Realizing there are no words that will comfort you, please know that Jenae and I are praying for all of you.
You will get through this terrible time, with the love of God, friends and family.
Lynn & Peter Horn
June 4, 2008
Sherry, we are SO sorry for your loss! Our hearts goes out to you and the kids. If we can do ANYTHING for you, PLEASE PLEASE let us know and do not hesitate to ask.
We are praying for God to just wrap his arms around you and pick you up and be the one to give you peace through this!
Tom will be greatly missed by our whole family!
We love you,
Torrey Filanc-Bowen
June 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with at this time. May God and the love of ones who surround bring you strength.
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