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Charles Swayzee Obituary
Swayzee, Charles Thomas "Tom"
MIDDLETON - Charles Thomas "Tom" Swayzee, age 80, of Middleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Middleton, Wis. He was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in New Castle, Ind., the son of Wayne and Verna (Clark) Swayzee. He married Gloria Schultz on June 22, 1974.
Tom owned Pins-N-Pleats and Swayzee Products in Middleton. He was an avid sports enthusiast.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Susan (Ken) Shelley, Thomas N. Swayzee, Nicole (Matt) Lehmann, Amanda (Brendan) Adams and McKenzie (Chad) Ellickson; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry and Jim (Franziska). He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family are invited to a drive through visitation from the safety of your vehicle at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Please use the Elmwood Avenue driveway entrance. A public outside gathering will follow at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, only 25 people may visit with the family at one time. Social distancing and face masks are required. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave
(608) 831-6761
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pete thiele
October 21, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of Tom... a great gentleman.
I lived in New Castle IN. and had spent time with the entire Swayzee clan.
Best wishes to you all in your time of sorrow.
Pete Thiele
Stephen Bruce Himes
October 16, 2020
Greatest condolences also go out to brothers Jerry and Jim for your loss.
Stephen Bruce Himes
October 16, 2020
Greatest sympathies to Gloria and the family. Tom and I were lifelong best pals. He was intelligent, funny, loyal, compassionate- everything you hope for in a friend. Very sad over his loss.
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