John Thome

John was the biggest influance on me during my 4 years at Lakeland College. Always positive and full of life lessons that I share with others to this day. Always had time for others no matter how busy he was. A very giving man. Can't wait to meet up with him again in heaven someday. What a wonderful person he was to everyone who crossed his path. Forever a friend...

My sympathies to the Thome family. He was my English teacher at Chilton and left a lasting impression with his passion and humor. He of course married my favorite English teacher!! I enjoyed the few times I ran into John while I taught at Brillion. Also Hi to Darlene.

Gordie Gasch - Chilton High School

To John's family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy. May all your memories give you peace and comfort. We are very sorry that we could not make it to the showing or funeral. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all. Trudy's Aunt and Uncle, Ken & Bernice Justinger and family.

To the family of John Thome. He greatly impacted my life and was a part of the decision why i became a physical educator. His willingness to make peope happy and teach was awesome. It was hard not to have a great time around him. He will be missed by many. We have told a lot of stories started with his name. He was a great coach and even better person. Sorry for your loss.

The family of Coach John Thome:
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. The memories are many, meeting Coach in the Fall of 1977 at Lakeland College gave me great inspiration. I knew I was in the right place. Football was great for the four years I was there, being the Assistant Trainer gave me a lot of time with coach. Making sure his players were ready. The teaching he gave to each of them will always be remembered. I am sorry that I could not make the services, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peace and God Bless.

Rory "Rex" Beebe and RaeAnn Beebe

To The Family of John Thome we would
like to express our deepest sympathies
and know we had some very fun times in
the younger years, God bless you all and
know our thoughts are with you at this time
Robert & Susan Morgen

Dear Coach, You were a wonderful man who inspired people to become better on, and off, the field. Your smile and sense of humor was contagious! The memories we have of you will stay with us forever. You truly will be missed!

"Dear Thome Family" My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Coach was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He made a diffence in so many people's lives. He will be missed by many. - Corey Stoeckigt, Kiel HS football player class of "98

Coach Thome took no quarter and gave no quarter but he did share his zest for life with all his student athletes. What I admired was seeing him in church every Sunday and the way he was a father to his kids.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Thome family in this difficult time. Coach is the one teacher that truly made a difference in my life and am very thankful for that.

Dear Thome Family,
It is with such sadness we learned of Coach's passing. He is so often spoken of when we get together with Lakeland friends. He touched our lives in so many ways and we have passed on those lessons to our children. "When special people touch our lives, they teach us how to live." Coach sure did that for both of us. People come into our life for a reason and we feel blessed that our paths crossed and our lives are that much better because of people like John D. Thome. Thank you for sharing him with us. With love, prayers, and our deepest sympathy.

Remembering Coach Thome, a truly great man & inspiration to thousands of Sheboygan County kids over the years....Have fun, stay positive, never give up....Just some of life's lessons passed on by Coach, whether on the field or in the classroom.

With much appreciation and respect,

- Matthew Koehler
Elkhart Lake/Missoula, MT

To the Thome family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficlt time. John always made time to say hello and he had the tremendous ability to make you feel welcomed. About 40 years ago my parents rented a cottage on Crystal Lake. John and Darlene spent a couple of days with us, it was fun and I will remember it always. I can not remember a time that I did not see john with a smile and an occasional joke. Great man. You have my deepest sympathy, sincere prayers and humble thoughts.

John is know in a better place, may we express our condolences to the family Steve & Elaine Schuler retired UPS driver

To the Thome family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during thi difficlt time. He was one of my favorite teachers and never gave up on people even when they gave up on themselves. Heaven is lucky to have such a great man that touched so many hearts.

John was a dynamic person who stressed the importance of ATTITUDE in winning and living one's life. His legacy lives on in his family and those he taught and coached!

John and I grew up together in Port Washington. In my mind he is still that mischievous, curly-haired blonde boy on whom all the girls had a crush! Although one class behind me, I still followed his athletic career and since we lived in Sheboygan, it continued when he coached in nearby communities. He was a great guy, and I know how much he will be missed. Our condolences to his entire family.

To the Thome Family,
My deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed working and discussing football with John. He will be mised.
Coach Dewey Stevens

Coach, there aren't too many times that my fellow teammates and i don't speak of the many memories we shared together both in practice and on the field. Your attitude, carisma, and honesty are things that I always appreciated and know I speak on behalf of many in saying we'll miss you!

To the Thome Family--
My thoughts go out to you during this time. Coach was a great guy!! I was lucky enough to have him as a neighbor and teacher. Coach, you are loved and missed!!

I met John at a sporting event in Cedar Grove over 30 years ago. He was always great to talk to and he really made you feel like you had grown up with him. He was an amazing man and will be missed by many.
Jeff Steffen

To the entire family:
Please accept our sympathy at the passing of John. He was a good friend and a great competitor for many years of softball games. Hadn't seen him for years, but he will not be forgotten.
Michael & Maureen (Shannon/Schuler/Neidl) Murphy

I never had Mr. Thome as a coach, but I was fortunate to have him as a teacher. I shared the a birthday with him and he always used to say the great ones were born on that day. That pops into my head every year. I think he told every student that they were his favorite, but he was truly one of my favorites. I don't think I could ever forget him if I tried. He was a great man and it was an honor to know him.

Andrew Hanke

Dear Coach, I only called a few men that. You are the one I speak of as having the most honored place in my life. I have spoken of you often and what great things you did for me and for many young men trying to become real men. You taught us how to play football and never give up in the game. I'm using that ideal today. You even showed us how to give public speeches with great vim and vigor. Go into the corn Coach, I love who you are in my life. See you soon. Don Cerra ‘73 #86