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1938
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2013
Thomas Netzer Obituary
Thomas E. Netzer, age 74, of Marshfield, died unexpectedly, Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM Friday, April 5, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Sebastian Venni will officiate. Burial will be in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10:00AM Saturday, April 6, 2013 with Military Honors conducted by the American Legion Post 54. A time of visitation will be held from 4-8:00PM Thursday, the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00PM at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home, Marshfield. Visitation will also be held from 10-11:00AM at the church on Friday.
Tom was born December 24, 1938 in Elgin, IL, the son of Robert and Mary (Klinger) Netzer. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1957.
He proudly served his country in the US Army and National Guard from 1957 to 1963.
On October 8, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marshfield, Tom was united in marriage to Lorraine "Rainy" H. Kipp.
Tom owned and operated Tom's Alignment and Brake Automotive Garage for 42 years, until retiring in 2003.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knight in the Fr. John Eisen Council 1799 of the Knights of Columbus.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed boating on the Mississippi, coffee at the KT, playing cards, shaking dice, Curling and camping. He also enjoyed restoring vintage and current model cars.
He is lovingly survived by his wife Rainy Netzer, Marshfield, children, Scott (Melissa) Netzer, Fond du Lac, WI; Craig (Mary Jo) Netzer, Schofield, WI; Shelly (Chuck) Reitz, New Berlin, WI; Stephanie (Gerard) Danielski, Plover, WI; Brad (Alissa) Netzer, Mosinee, WI; Brian (Susan) Netzer, Isanti, MN and John (Darcee) Netzer, Onalaska, WI.; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Tom is further survived by brothers, Frank (Jan) Netzer, Holcombe, WI and Larry (Rita) Netzer, Medford, WI.
His parents and one brother, Robert preceded Tom in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Assoc or the American Diabetes Assoc.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Netzer
Sharon Koenig-Honisch
April 8, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Tom's death. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
April 7, 2013
Netzer Family
My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your wonderful father.Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.God Bless.
Amy Ludwig Jurgensen
Jenny Voda
April 6, 2013
John and Darcee and family so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father.
tom & Barb schnitzler
April 6, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bill. Our thoughts are with you.
Joe & Paula Schillinger
April 5, 2013
Deepest sympathies to the Netzer Family.
Julie Bugar Steinberg
April 5, 2013
Stephanie and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayer's are with you, today. The memories are plentiful and rich of Tom. The best neighbor ever.
Mike Koenig
April 5, 2013
Rainy,
We were saddened to learn today about Tom's passing away. We are in Florida and will not be able to attend the visitation but will have you and your family in our prayers.
Jane and Mike Koenig
Rachel Derfus
April 5, 2013
The Lord gives and takes and what a special friend he took.with all the memories you and your family will have for a lifetime.Rainy and family our prayers are with you.Friends Don and Rachel Derfus
April 4, 2013
To Rainey & Family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.
Mandy,Matt, & Gretchen Haupt
diane Toogood
April 4, 2013
Family, Thank you for the wonderful years of dear friendship and love. We will miss Tom and his great smile, hugs, and just being around all of you. Years of family and prayers always to you. I know that Roger, Harold and Tom are talking over life and sharing there ideas. Love-Prayers,
Diane,Robbin,Dawn Toogood and all of the family.
Sandy Wilkins (Rust)
April 4, 2013
Shelly and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.
April 4, 2013
To Rainey and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are with you in spirit. Our deepest sympathy.
Randy and Natalie Rinehart and family
Breanna Foth
April 4, 2013
Rainy, my heart goes out to you and your family... you will be in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Breanna Foth, Marshfield Clinic (billing office)
Mary Ann Trabandt (Johnson)
April 4, 2013
Dear Rainy and family,
My family and I send our deepest sympathies. Having known the Netzer family for over 50 years, I well know what good people you all are and that Tom certainly was. May his memory comfort you.
Alice Kennedy
April 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Many memories from our curling days. God be with you.
kathie & Jerry Boyance
April 4, 2013
We are so very sorry for your family. Our prayers are with each of you.
Kathie and Jerry
April 4, 2013
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Joe & Paula Schillinger
Shannon Rahm
April 4, 2013
Oh Rainy.... I'm so so so sorry for your loss. I'm sure my mom is up there showing him around as we speak. Your family is in my prayers. Love, Shannon Rahm
Karen Adams
April 4, 2013
Stephanie and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 4, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Will keep you all in our prayers. Tom was a wonderful guy and good friend in high school.
Pat & Glen Boson
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