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Thomas "Tom" McGaw

FUNERAL HOME

Schmidt & Bartelt

Wisconsin

Thomas McGaw Obituary

McGaw, Thomas "Tom" Of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the age of 77 years. Loving companion to Linda Guillot. Beloved father of John (Brenda) McGaw, Cindy (Chris) Buechs, Tammy McGaw, Patty (Gary) Aveni, and Heidi Bannenberg. Proud grandpa of 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother to James McGaw, William McGaw, and Cheryl Mielke. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation for Tom will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Funeral Home from 4 PM until time of Memorial Services at 7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the family.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McGaw

14 Entries

alan kitzman

April 10, 2020

Tom I just want your family to know that I remember what a special person your were to me. As we approach the anniversary of your passing . I thank God you were a part of my life . What a pleasure such a good natured person and I total sports fan like myself. I hope up in heaven with you they are playing baseball the game you loved the most. Down here with us its on hold right now. Thanks for the great memories

Carlos Lebron

April 10, 2020

Was thinking about Tom a couple days ago. One night we went to Rudy's Farm House with Tom & 4 others. We will go to our grave as the funnest night ever, A stranger from Australia selling paintings sat at our table telling funny stories. We had a rough time with his accent but when we finally figured it out we could not stop laughing. The following day we all agreed our stomachs hurt so much from laughing. We all took breaks to go to the bathroom to get away from the laughter. Great memories.

Dad, Brenda and Me

John McGaw

April 24, 2013

My wife Brenda and I will sorely miss our Dad. Missing the phone calls and hearing his voice will be the hardest to get used to. Growing up my Dad took my sisters and I to baseball diamonds from Milw to West Bend. I wish I could turn back the clock. It was just 2 years ago we started to say I love you to each other over the phone knowing he wasn't going to be with us much longer, call it being too macho, but it became easier as time went by. I sure would like to give one last hug and say it again. I love you Dad!

Dave Carpentier

April 19, 2013

Like Carlos, I also had the pleasure to know Tom through softball. He was a great competitor and always quick with a joke and a smile. He'll be missed by many.

Carlos Lebron

April 17, 2013

I was 16 when I first met Tom. I was playing softball pickup game against the company team & clearly the two best players were the McGaw bothers Tom & Jim. Playing left field both hit them hard & long, but I caught everyone. Tom in amazement wanted to know who I was. As soon as he did he asked my parents if I could play on the company team next year. Well that was a start & development of a 40 year friendship. We played a lot of softabll games (together & against), laughed & shared just a "FEW" pitchers of beers during the course of those years. I also worked with Tom for 20 years. Recently had the experience to take Tom out to see an old softball rival who is the owner of Klingers East, Glen Klinger. There Tom in his 70's, Glen in his 60's & me in my 50's sharing our favorite softball war stories. Tom was clearly in his glory & I enjoyed every second of watching Tom's face that day. Like many I will miss Tom, but knowing I have the memories I will be able to keep on smiling while I toast my old friend with the next beer. Tom you were a gift & I was lucky to share that gift.

April 17, 2013

I was 16 when I first met Tom. I was at a company picnic to play against the company softball team & clearly the 2 best players were the brother McGaw's (Tom & Jim). They hit so many longballs that day but I caught everyone of them. Tom in amazement wanted to know who I was. When he did find out he asked my parents if I could play on the company team the following year. That began & developed into a 40 year friendship. We laughed, played a lot of ball games (both with & against each other) & had just a "few" pitchers of beers over the course of those years. Recently had a chance to take Tom to old sofball rival, the owner of Klingers East,Glen Klinger.Tommy in his 70's, Glen in his 60's & me in my 50's trading old softball stories of our favorite battles. Tom was in his glory that day and so was I to watch that look on Tom's face. I will be one of many to miss Tom, but have the memories to keep me smiling while toasting my good friend Tom until we meet again.

Jodi McGaw

April 17, 2013

Love & Prayers to Linda and my cousins; John, Cindy, Tammy & Patty. Uncle Tom I have fond memories of watching you play softball when I was a child. Saturday's were always a fun time at the baseball park running around with my cousins, watching the games and getting as much change as we could from anybody for the cotton candy truck :) Later in the years I would see your smiling face at Potowatomi after a sesstion of Bingo. You were always a kind man with a great sense of humor and we will all miss your wonderful smile. Rest in Peace Uncle Tom,we are lucky to have another angel watching over us.

Sandy Steinpas

April 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I know he was a good dad! It is not easy to lose a parent. You need to hold the good memories close to your heart, as those will always keep you smiling!

April 16, 2013

Linda and all the kids we are so sad for your loss, Tom was a great guy lots of laughs thru the years. Leon and Susie Dufoor

Gail Medina

April 16, 2013

To my co-worker Linda: Jose and I send our love and prayers. You've been through so much loss this past year, and we pray you find much comfort in God's promises, and in the love you have in your family and friends.
Gail Medina

Annie,Michelle,Kellie Willis

April 16, 2013

Remembering "all" the softball games he was at for the girls team. Our thoughts are with you all.

al kitzman

April 16, 2013

Dear Tom,

Great memories of going to my first badger games and ncaa tourament games.you were the best father in law anybody could ever have.every year you sent a christmas card staying in touch.that last brewer game we went to a few years ago.I shall light a candle for you at mass sunday.God bless you.

Al kitzman (Cindy I dont have your new number please call me 517-655-3635)

Christine Decker

April 16, 2013

I will always remember going to brewer games with you freezing our butts off on opening day. You coming to my basketball games.The funniest memories I have are of you Tom always giving Linda a hard time when we were driving you were such a backseat driver it always made me laugh. I never said it then but I will say it now Thank you for doing all that I may have not been your daughter but you sure made me feel important. I am so lucky to have had you in my life.

Patty

April 16, 2013

My sweet daddy, how much I miss you already. I have been blessed with the best father any daughter could ask for. You were always there for me then and will always be here now in my heart. Our wonderful memories is what will keep me strong. I love you!

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