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Thomas Grennier Obituary

Grennier, Thomas H. "Tom" Died peacefully at home on Monday, November 5, 2012. Age, 78. His wife, Katherine, of Milwaukee, his daughters, Karen, Calli and Shawne, and his sons, Tim and Mike, and their spouses and children survive him. His daughter, Michelle, preceded him in death. Tom served as a U.S. Navy Hospital corpsman and later worked as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). He loved his family immensely and will be missed beyond measure. A celebration of Tom's life will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12130 West Center Street, Wauwatosa, on Saturday, November 10, at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Attn: Foundation Office, PO Box 2178, Milwaukee, WI 53201-9772, or at: https://contribute.bcw.edu/donatenow The family is especially grateful for the care and love provided to Tom by Dr. Howard N. Dubner and Dr. Scott Maul and their staffs, and the wonderful team at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Ozaukee.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 9, 2012.

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Christy Schultheis

November 13, 2012

Dear Kathy and Family,
What a Gem of a person! It was a true BLESSING to know and care for Tom, his caring attitude everyday was amazing considering his long fought battle with his chronic disease! Everyone loved seeing you both(always such a gathering in your room), such a loving and caring family. I especially loved all the stories-LOL-ie when Calli almost ran her brother into the pier waterskiing-good thing he can jump. He will be missed dearly, and thought of fondly. My prayers are with you and your family.

November 12, 2012

Dear Kathy, I was out of town, when I read about your husband. I have not seen him since St. Agnes. Tom was a friend of mine during grade school. My sympathies to you and your family. I do have a picture of Tom in eighth grade and I would be happy to give you a copy. During the 40's many of us did not have cameras as today. Toms classmate Bill Hilbert.

November 11, 2012

Dear Kathy,

I'll never forget buying our set of stainless steel cookware from Tom in 1956 - we're still using them. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and 1953 MHS classmate.

Shirley (Kleinhans)Swiecichowski

November 11, 2012

Dear Kathy,
I'll never forget buying our set of stainless steel kettles from Tom in 1956 - we are still using them. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful husband and MHS 1953 classmate.

Shirley (Kleinhans) Swiecichowski

Christine "Gorte" Voigt

November 9, 2012

I was a class mate of Tom's at Milwaukee Hospital and we all looked up to him as our "Father". I did run into him at Manitowoc a few years after graduation but have not seen him since. We have always wondered where he was and what he was doing. We missed having contact with him after school. You all have our sympathy.

Lisa Benson

November 9, 2012

Kathy and family, Tom was such a great man. I had the pleasure of working with him at St.Michael's and then care for him when I worked for Dr.Dubner and Dr.Altmann. I so much enjoyed talking with himn about many things including the local festivals and family. So many wonderful memories of him. He'll always be in your heart guiding you. My deepest and heartfelt sympathies!

Tina Birling

November 9, 2012

Thanks Uncle Tom (my Gomez) for teaching me the 3 C's of marriage: compromise, compromise, compromise. Mark and I did that for 23 years and though I will miss you very much, knowing that the two of you are together sharing some laughs again makes me smile. Love, Tina

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