Thomas A. Grogan

Thomas A. Grogan obituary, Appleton, WI

Thomas A. Grogan

Thomas Grogan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Appleton on Mar. 31, 2025.

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Thomas A. Grogan, age 77, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Appleton, following a brief illness. Tom was born in Appleton on October 15, 1947, to the late Donald and Alice (Heiman) Grogan Sr.
Tom graduated with the class of 65 at Xavier High School. Following high school, he went on to earn his BA in Marketing at U. W. Whitewater. Tom loved cross-country skiing, bicycling, tennis, and reading. He was very devoted to his catholic faith and attended St. Bernard Catholic Church regularly.
He is survived by two sisters: Anne (Mark) Weiss, of Utah and Mary (Greg) Griesbach, Menasha; and two brothers: Terry (Alice) Grogan, Shawano and Don Grogan, Appleton. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews: Godson Jason, Allison, Mark, Sarah, Bill, and Jenny.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Alice, and 2 brothers, Tim and John Grogan.
A memorial service will take place at 11 am on Thursday, April 3, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St. Appleton. Friends may visit at the church on Thursday from 10 am until 10:45 am. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Children's Cancer Fund.

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Jeff Stumpf

April 3, 2025

Tom will be missed at our daily masses.

Michele Virnig

April 2, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Tom was always kind and courteous person. He will be missed.

Trude Jacobs

April 1, 2025

Hugs to you Anne and Mary and family. Too young. So sorry for your loss

Steven Brautigam

April 1, 2025

Peace and acceptance to your family

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