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Thomas Tannehill Obituary

Tannehill, Thomas M. 55. Of Greenfield, WI, formerly of West Bend, passed away suddenly on November 1, 2007. He was an active member of the deaf community locally and nationally. He enjoyed camping, traveling and the company of his friends and family. Tom was an avid Packers fan. Tom was a graduate of St. John's School for the Deaf in St. Frances, and Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend. For many years he enjoyed his work at the Brady Company in Milwaukee as a specialty printer. He is survived by his mother, Dolly of West Bend; his two brothers, Kevin (Karen) of Los Angeles and Scott (Jennifer King) of Cedarburg; nieces Caitlin and Sophia; and nephew, Joseph. His father, Robert Tannehill, died in 2004. Visitation will be held at the Max Sass & Sons Funeral Home, 4747 S. 60th St. in Greenfield from 10AM until 12 noon, Saturday, November 17. A short memorial service will follow. Friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, the National Association of the Deaf, www.nad.org, or the charity of your choice, are suggested.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 15, 2007.

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Margaret Miller

November 18, 2007

He was an active man in the deaf community and good person...I was shocked by his loss and my heart goes out for u and ur family God bless HIM!

Jennifer Kivell

November 18, 2007

I could not believe about Thomas. I met him few times in the past years. I do recall him hosting Deaf camping at Door County Wisconsin. I pray for him and his family. Bless you all!

john manthe

November 17, 2007

i will missed him and be peace in the heaven with his life and be happy with his father beauitfull in the god

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