Thomas G. Strachota

Strachota, Thomas G. Age 63, of West Bend, passed away Nov. 21, 2016. Tom married the love of his life and his college sweetheart Patty Nemastil on June 24, 1977 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Gates Mills, Ohio. Together they moved to West Bend where Tom began his career working in the family business at Dairyland Seed alongside his parents, while raising their four children. He served as CEO for over 20 years and his leadership helped Dairyland Seed become a world class plant breeding organization. Tom was a devoted Catholic, husband, father, and grandfather who always made time for everyone else. He coached every one of his children in the YMCA soccer program and never missed one of their games. Education was of utmost importance to him, and he made sure all of his children graduated from college. He loved spending time with his family in Northern Wisconsin. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He loved the Packers and Notre Dame football, and was a proud member of "Club Inc." Tom is survived by his wife, Patty; his children, Elizabeth (Peter) Benz, TJ (Katie) Strachota, Margaret (Ben) Grunst, and Kathleen (Andy) Kohl; his grandchildren, Sophia, James, and Robert Benz with one on the way, Lauren, Patrick, and Joey Strachota, Daniel and Benjamin Grunst, and Johnny Kohl; his sisters, Suzanne Strachota, Jane (Fred) Wade, and Mary Kay Strachota; his brothers, Steve (Sharon) Strachota and John Strachota; and other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Mon., Nov. 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church (1025 S. 7th Ave. West Bend). Visitation will be at church Mon. from 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM. Burial will be in Holy Angels Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to the St. Frances Cabrini Education Endowment Fund or to the charity of your choice. The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Tom's arrangements. Online guestbook and condolences may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.