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Thomas Ganser Obituary

Thomas A. Ganser

October 2, 2025

Thomas A. Ganser, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband of Esther. Tom grew up on a farm with a family of nine children. He joined the Navy as a machinist and married Esther Virnig at 20. He moved his new bride to Seattle and then to California while he finished his tour of duty. Tom cherished his memories from the farm, growing up with his siblings, and his adventures in the Navy. Tom was known by his family as the man who could fix anything. He will be missed greatly.

Thomas is survived by his children, Sharon (Thomas) Brennan and Gary (Carol) Ganser and four grandchildren: Kirsten Ganser, Thomas (Richa) Brennan, Graham Ganser, and Anna (Christian) Cameron.

A Mass will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12 noon at St. Norbert's Church in Roxbury. A luncheon at the Dorf Haus will follow the burial ceremony. hooversonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Madison.com on Oct. 12, 2025.

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12:00 p.m.

St. Norbert’s Church

Roxbury, WI 53583

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