Thomas Joseph Hawe

Thomas Joseph Hawe, 77, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Friday, February 14th, 2025 with his son at his side. Thomas was born August 28, 1947, the son of the late Thomas F. Hawe and Delores M. Hawe. Thomas had two children and five amazing grandchildren.

Thomas graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1965 and attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to pursue a degree in geology.

Thomas was an enthusiast of all things outdoors. Thomas enjoyed hunting with his father and son in Wisconsin and Arizona, boating on Lake Michigan with his son and daughter, and alligator hunting in Florida. He was a family man and the best of fathers. Some of Tom’s favorite stories would include fishing along the Onion River with his closest friend since childhood, Danny Feltz, Lake Michigan shenanigans with Garrett and Mary McIntosh and Marilyn Hawe, and prairie dog hunting in Wyoming with his sister Laurie. In his later years, his greatest love was ballroom dancing with his one and only Adrian Fischer. 

Thomas was the life of any get together and had a passion for debate of any kind, especially politics. As a storyteller, he was animated, spoke with immense enthusiasm, laughter, and love. 

Thomas is survived by his children: Abigail (Shane) Anderson, and Thomas (Kelly) Hawe; grandchildren, Syrus, Lilly, Oliver Anderson, Olive and Thomas Hawe. Seven siblings Dianne Hawe, Pearl Hawe, Mary (Russ) Melius, Laurie Hawe, Ann Hawe, Susan (Marc) Parent, and Lisa Cohan.

Preceding him in death are parents, Tom and Delores Hawe; sister, Nancy Lewis, Gloria “Jeannie” Hilbelink; nephew, Ford Thomas Cohan; brothers-in-law Jan Lewis and Mike Steitz. 

The families would like to thank the entire staff of Rocky Knoll for their loving, compassionate care of Thomas. 

In lieu of a funeral service Abby and Tommy will host a celebration of life gathering Saturday June 21, 2025. Gathering will be held 4-8pm at Chissy’s Pub and Grill in Waldo, WI, a favorite “Hawe watering hole”. Come with your favorite “Crazy Tom Hawe” memory. Dinner and drinks will be provided.

Cards can be mailed to:

 W2143 Amsterdam Rd, 

Cedar Grove, WI 53013