Harry Emil Thom

Harry Emil Thom, age 89 of Slinger, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, WI.
Harry was born on July 13, 1933 to parents Ervin Thom and Lydia (nee Bischoff) in the Town of Herman. He was united in marriage to his wife, Jeannette (nee Pfalz) on April 25, 1953 and they have been married for 69 loving years.
Harry joined the United States Army in 1953, proudly serving for two years as an engineer operating heavy equipment in Germany. He dedicated 34 years working for the City of Hartford while taking on many roles and positions within those 34 years, some including: a heavy equipment operator, garbage services, and superintendent. After normal work hours, Harry worked part time with friends doing small cement jobs. In his free time, his passion and talent were in his custom woodworking. Harry built and designed many creations for his friends and family, some memorable pieces being lawn décor, custom home wood décor and furniture, wood toys and trucks for his grandchildren, and beautiful one-of-a-kind bird feeders. Harry and Jeannette shared many travels together over the years, with trips to Hawaii, Jamaica, Alaska and many more. The highlight of all these trips, and one of Harry's favorite hobbies was his love for golf in which he always made sure to find a golf course no matter where they were vacationing. Besides Harry's love of golf, he also enjoyed dancing on the weekends, and using their pop-up camper for family camping trips. He will be remembered for his creativity, love for his wife and family, and hard-working ethic. Harry will be missed dearly by many.
Harry is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannette; loving children, Debbie (Greg) Hartwig, Candy (Steve) Svien, Denise (Mary) Thom; 12 cherished grandchildren and 13 treasured great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Frank and Ella Pfalz; sister, Alice Thom; daughter, Christine Becker; grandchildren, Rachel and Bradley Hartwig.
Funeral services for Harry will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (799 St Paul Dr, Slinger, WI 53086). Family will greet friends and relatives at the church for visitation from 4:00p.m to 5:50p.m, and the funeral service will start at 6:00p.m with Pastor Ben Golisch officiating.