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Thomas Olenchek Obituary

Olenchek, Thomas P. Born to Eternal Life April 13, 2014, age 68. He was the brother of Jeff Olenchek, dear uncle of Christina Reardon, and father of Jennifer, Melissa, and Michael. Tom proudly served in Vietnam and was a retiree of Briggs & Stratton. He was an avid online game player, traveled to see fireworks displays, and was a passionate Grateful Dead fan. He enjoyed cooking and eating good meals and was a science fiction aficionado. Tom's devoted friends were a blessing to him. Family and Friends will gather on Saturday, May 3, at Three Holy Women Parish St. Hedwig Church, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave., from 10:30 AM until the time of Memorial Mass at 11 AM. Inurnment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Riverwest Food Pantry would be appreciated. Suminski LifeStory Funeral Homes Suminski / Weiss (414) 276-5122 www.SuminskiFuneralHome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 27, 2014.

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10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Three Holy Women Parish St. Hedwig Church

1702 N. Humboldt Ave, WI

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