Thomas William "Tom" Beran

Thomas William "Tom" Beran obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Thomas William "Tom" Beran

Thomas Beran Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Apr. 10, 2025.

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Thomas William Beran
"Tom"
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 59. Loved husband of Sue Beran. Proud dad of Jessica Beran, Jacob Beran (Emily Achenbach), Destinee Beran and Nevaeh Beran. Cherished papa of Haylee and Brooklynn. Precious son of Marie and the late Frank. Delightful brother of Joan (Bulmaro) Neave, Don Beran, the late Jim, John (Julia) Beran, Sue (Jim) Peterson and Mary (Duane) Parker.
A special thank you to Mark Vogelsang and Diane Reinders for their dedication to Tom's care.
Tom grew up in Neosho, WI and attended Hartford High School where he wrestled and achieved a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. After high school he went to Carroll University, where he graduated with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Tom loved to golf and hunt in his free time.
He worked at Roadway / Yellow / YRC driving truck for over 27 years. Tom drove professionally and was part of The Wisconsin Road Team. He competed numerous times in the WI Truck driving Championships, where he placed in the top 3 for the state multiple times.
In 2015, Tom had an accident that left him paralyzed. He still enjoyed life to the fullest, and went on many adventures. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, going upnorth, getting out on the boat, smoking cigars, Brewers and Admiral games, and going to church.
Visitation will be held at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 1337 South 100th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Service at 1:00 PM.
in lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the family.

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