Thomas James Ebacher

Thomas J. Ebacher born October 4, 1960 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2023. Tom was a man of many talents, but few words and he would have been very clear that his obituary better be short and sweet, if there were to be any at all. Tom never used more words than necessary to get to the point, crack a joke, or let a fool know Tom would not suffer him or her politely. He was quick-witted, intelligent, an excellent conversationalist on a wide variety of topics, very kindhearted, and generous, which endeared him to his family and attracted many life-long friends. Tom's Tavern was almost always open welcoming friends with a wide grin and a twinkle in his eyes.

Tom graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979 electing to pursue a career as a machinist. He earned his Machine Tool Technics Diploma from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI. His mechanical skills were impressive which led him to a long career at Kolbe & Kolbe in Wausau, WI retiring after more than 36 years in March 2023. Prior to working at Kolbe & Kolbe, he worked for Preway Inc. in Wisconsin Rapids and for Maverick Construction in Denver, CO. He could design, build, drill, weld, machine, lathe, mill, grind, press, assemble, and operate almost anything.

Tom's proudest achievement was his daughter Amy whom he loved dearly. Tom enjoyed Packers games, fishing trips with his buddies in Canada, hunting, epic seafood, turkey, and other cookouts with friends where all were welcome, and travel. He regularly schooled anyone brave enough to dare play him in cribbage.

Tom is survived by his beloved daughter, Amy Ebacher, his dad, Ronald Ebacher (the late Rose Marie (Huser) Ebacher), Ron's second wife, Joanie Ebacher, sisters Colleen (David Rini) Ebacher and Cathleen (Alex Dittrich) Ebacher, his brother, Allen Ebacher, and his life partner Diane Stoltz. Tom was preceded in death by his cherished mother Rose Marie, his big brother, Timothy (Marlene Hobart) Ebacher, his grandparents George and Nellie Ebacher and Casper Huser, and his best buddy Dave (Arlene) Crotteau. He is further survived by a legion of friends including Dan Bob, Zimmy, Brian and so many more from work and The Office. He is also survived by many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Tom would say it is time to stop writing about him now and that this was too wordy.

A memorial will be held at The Office bar in Schofield, WI on Sunday, July 23, 2023 beginning 1 p.m. in the afternoon.