Thomas Hanley

Thomas James Hanley, age 89, passed away July 11, 2025 in Waukesha, WI.

Tom was born September 4, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Marcella “Mikey” (Kelly) Hanley.

Tom lived a life dedicated to his Catholic faith. He graduated form St. George High School in Evanston, IL, attended John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH, Loyola University and St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, WI. While in school, Tom served in the ROTC.

On June 30, 1956, Tom was united in marriage to Judith Ann Clary in Chicago.

Tom had various careers, including production control at Allen Edmonds, and various restaurant management positions including owning and operating Hanley’s Riverview Country Club. He also was employed at Weinbrenner Shoe Company. He served as a Deacon and as Director of Religious Education in several Catholic churches in Milwaukee, Port Washington, Cedarburg, Wind Lake, and St. Mary Catholic Church in Antigo.

He was a member of Antigo Rotary Club, serving as president the first year that the club hosted Kids from Wisconsin.

Tom had a great love for community, family and his Savior. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his 5 children: Merle (Bill) Beaudry of Waukesha, Laura (Jon) Retzlaff of Hales Corner, Thomas Jr (Donna) Hanley of Cedarburg, Michael Hanley of Antigo, Lisa (Jim) Rustick of Elcho, 2 brothers: John Hanley of Crystal Lake, Il and Robert Hanley of Chicago. 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is further survived by dear friends Beverly Wiloff and Mary Gorka.

Tom was preceded by his wife, Judith Ann Hanley on June 16, 2025.

A memorial Mass for Tom will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Wencel’s in Neva, WI. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Wencel’s Cemetery for both Tom and Judith Ann.