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Tom was a 1966 graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School and a 1971 graduate of the University of WI - Madison School of Business. He was a CPA and spent his career working for the State of WI in Madison as the Deputy State Auditor with the Legislative Audit Bureau.
Tom resided in Middleton, WI for over 30 years. He was a volunteer EMT for many years with the Middleton EMS. He was active in the Boy Scout program with his son Brian.
Tom was a proud Dad & "Bumpa". He is survived by his son Brian (Christine) Mickelson. His daughter Amy (Michael) McCarver. Four grandchildren Megan & Molly McCarver & Alex & Claire Mickelson. Tom loved sports & shared that love with his family. Loyal Packer & Badger fans!
He is survived by his partner of over 25 years Becky Lampinen, brother Dave (Linda) Mickelson, sister Jeanne (Harvey) Storm & brother Tim (Maryann) Mickelson and many nieces and nephews.
After retiring Tom & Becky travelled in their RV spending winters in Florida & summers in WI where he loved fishing on his boat on Lake Michigan in Sheboygan and relaxing at the family cabin in Chetek. They settled permanently in the Villages, FL 5 years ago trading the "RV" lifestyle for the "golf cart" lifestyle.
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Sharon Wittren
January 22, 2024
I babysat for Tom and siblings as a teenager. Our fathers worked together, and we spent time as families in Chetek. His parents continued to visit my mother in Florida after she moved here in 1978 so I got to see them usually at her Christmas party each December. Great memories with a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family as they mourn him and celebrate his life. Sharon (Grilley) Wittren, Sarasota FL
Ray 'the CPA' Petkovsek
January 19, 2024
I met Tom 40+ years ago when his State office and our CPA firm were next door to each other. He inspired me to become active in the WICPA. Tom was an optimist, a great leader, always jovial and even keeled (no pun intended). When we'd get together there were always pictures shared of big fish. I am lucky and fortunate to call Tom my friend.
Darlene Prissel
January 18, 2024
The Mickelson family was very special to me and I have the fondest memories of Grace family campimg trips, pancake feeds, bombarding their family when we first moved to Eau Claire
Your mom was so gracious and poor Pete. You are now with your sweet parents.
Lynda Busick
January 17, 2024
We became neighbors with Tom and Becky a couple years ago and always enjoyed visiting with Tom. Even when he wasn´t feeling the best he always tried to have a smile on his face and keep the conversation going. He will be missed.
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Marcia Tillett
January 17, 2024
I met Tom years ago when I was communications director for the WICPA. I knew him to be friendly, likable and always cheerful. He was an active member and served on many committees as well as the WICPA board of directors from 2000 to 2002. I was sad to see his obituary and will be adapting it for our magazine, On Balance, which I am once again editor of. I know Tom will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.
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