Thomas K. Bigelow

1949 - 2020

Thomas K. Bigelow obituary, 1949-2020, Green Bay, WI

Thomas K. Bigelow

1949 - 2020

Thomas Bigelow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2020.
Thomas K. Bigelow

Green Bay - Thomas K. Bigelow, 71, joined family and his Lord in heaven on October 23, 2020, following his struggle with COVID-19. Tom was born to Kermit and Janet (Gerhartz) Bigelow in Oconto Falls on July 23, 1949. He attended St. Anthony's Grade School and graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1967. Tom continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison where he earned his bachelor's degree in accounting, followed by becoming a CPA. After graduation, he moved to Green Bay where he started his business Bigelow & Company Accountants which he operated for just shy of 50 years. Working was the reason Tom got up every day. He thoroughly enjoyed his accounting business and connecting with his clients and employees.

Tom was a true "foodie", enjoying both cooking unique dishes and dining out at fine restaurants. He was always creating something new in the kitchen which he insisted you try.

Tom was extremely intelligent with a photographic memory. He loved reading all kinds of books. He was both a teacher and a student and loved to pass on his knowledge to others. He would explain to his family members about the food he created, the gift he bought, or any other knowledge he recently acquired.

Tom enjoyed both singing and dancing. He was known to sing a great rendition of "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra and was always the lead "Happy Birthday" singer at family parties. Because of his illnesses, it has been some time since Tom has been able to dance, however, in his younger years, he glided around the dance floor effortlessly.

Tom lived a full life which included traveling. New York held a special place in his heart, and he traveled there several times, including to watch the ball drop in 2000.

Tom was also a devoted Catholic and most recently belonged to St. Patrick and St. Agnes Churches in Green Bay.

Even with his several health issues, Tom enjoyed living life. He had no desire to stop living. He felt he still had parties to cook for, people to meet, work to be done and conversations to be had.

Tom is survived by his siblings, Jerry (Gloria) Bigelow, Dan (Nhoua) Bigelow, Jane Bigelow and Angie (Todd) Siebert; nieces and nephews, Kelly (Joel) De Moulin, Mary Ellen (Nick) Van De Yacht, Kyle (Sara) Bigelow, Brandon Bigelow and Charlie Siebert; his great-nieces and nephews, Jake and Paige De Moulin, Logan Konitzer, Alayna Van De Yacht, and Rhiana Van De Yacht (his godchild).

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Conrad and Johanna Gerhartz, and several aunts and uncles.

Friends may call at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 211 N. Maple Avenue, on Thursday from 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Armando Red officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Oconto Falls on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

Thank you to his friends and staff for your help and friendship; especially his clients who supported him and his business while becoming his friends throughout the years. We know you meant the world to him. Also, thank you to the caring staff of Bellin Hospital for taking good care of our brother, and taking the time in your busy schedules to facetime with us and be the caring support he needed when family could not be there.

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October 21, 2023

Michael D. Peters posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2021

Don Bushell posted to the memorial.

November 25, 2020

Michael D. Peters posted to the memorial.

Michael D. Peters

October 21, 2023

Meet Tom when I retired and move up from lower Wisconsin. 11 year association. Best tax returns were a matter of consistency with Tom's expertise. He was always willing to try to get more .. most appreciative for his diligence...easy going manner even though I didn't have a large portfolio. He took the time and made it matter.

Don Bushell

January 10, 2021

My wife Barbara and Tom have been friends since high school. I benefited from that friendship with Tom as our accountant for 45 years. Tom was always a joy to be with whether at our lake house or his office. Heaven gained a great treasure and he will be missed.

Michael D. Peters

November 25, 2020

Tom was a good man. Always willing to advise me. If I had any concerns or issues he would take time to make sure I had the correct information.

Tom was a decent person...by decent I mean honest.
He surely will be missed.

Steve & LaVonne Bishop/Bray

November 5, 2020

Thank you for all the years of professionalism in doing our taxes - we enjoyed the time we got to spend with you each year. Our deepest sympathy to your family. May you rest in peace!!

Tom Milheiser

October 28, 2020

I would like to extend my sympathy to the family. Tom and I go back to grade school and through high school he was a good friend! For the same reason he passed I can not only for my self but my family attend. I will remember him in my Prayers until we meet again!

Sharon Jonet

October 28, 2020

Was a friend for along time. Did my taxes for over thirty plus years. he'll he miss.

John and Jean Tomcheck

October 28, 2020

We are so saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He was our accountant for many years. I was always amazed at his wealth of knowledge and we appreciate everything he did for us. He will be greatly missed. Sending our deepest condolences.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Laurie Toonen

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Dale Roberts

October 27, 2020

I am so Sorry and Saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Family and Many Many Friends.
Tom has prepared my taxes for 41 years, since I was 12 with a paper route. Through the years of coarse many businesses have started and grown. Tom has done everything from accounting, tax prep, payroll, etc for the various businesses. I was very young when I started to work with Tom, and he has taught me so much about business through the years. He was always working on researching one thing or another in regards to existing business or an additional start up. In addition to accounting Tom and I would get together a couple times a year for dinner or lunch and a few drinks. In the earlier years may have been more heavy on the Korbel but In the most recent years just a good meal. Tom has been to our Company picnics, Christmas Parties, etc. Tom always had answers to my many many questions. Not always immediately but he would research and report back on anything he was unclear about. He was a Mentor, Business Advisor, Accountant, and GREAT FRIEND. I am going to miss working with Tom. He will be sadly missed by Many. May God take you into his Kingdom through the Golden Gates. Rest In PeaceTom.

Dennis DeJardin

October 26, 2020

Sorry to hear about Tom's passing I was a client for many years he was a really nice person and will be missed. My condolences to the family

Lynn

October 26, 2020

Jane, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I enjoyed teasing him at bowling. He will be missed.

roger Krueger

October 26, 2020

I knew Tom from our athletic days at Oconto Falls High - hard working and great teammate- saddened he passed on so early

Rose LeCloux

October 26, 2020

I was shocked to hear of Toms passing. Tom prepared my tax returns for probably 45 years and I always enjoyed talking to him that one time a year, I always enjoyed his sense of humor and I will miss him .

Mike & Tammy Hoes

October 26, 2020

We were saddened to learn of Tom's passing. We will miss him and send along our deepest condolences to his entire extended family.
Mike & Tammy Hoes

Daniel Hetzel

October 26, 2020

Tom was a character that’s for sure . He was a funny person to be around . I’m sorry to see that he passed away . R.I.P. my friend ...

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