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Thom was born November 21, 1953, in San Diego, CA, to Doris (Norbert) and Donald Stansky. He was a longtime bartender at the former Brass Rail and Willies in Superior before becoming a second cook on the Great Lakes Fleet. Thom enjoyed building military and car models in his spare time and enjoyed "wind therapy", riding his Harley trike. Thom also loved spending time with his granddaughter and his four-legged friend, Chief. He would marry the former Bambi Johnson on July 11, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Carl Winter and his stepbrother, Ricky Stansky.
Thom is lovingly survived by his wife, Bambi; stepson, Joseph (Megan) Prigge; granddaughter, Grace Prigge; stepdaughters, Lisa (John) Pendergast and Jessica Rinnet; sisters, Debbie (Curt) Marsh and Jenny (Steve) Stansky; stepsisters, Dolly (Craig) Wendland and Randy (Louann) Winter.
A Celebration of Thom's life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Superior Tavern, 1224 Tower Avenue, Superior.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dan{Koz} Kolodzeske
January 1, 2026
Sadly missing you Thom. You were a great friend and one of my roommates as well as like a Brother from a different mother! Say hello to our friends on your next journey!
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