Thomas P. Janisch

Thomas P. Janisch

Thomas Janisch Obituary

Published by Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam on Jan. 23, 2010.
Thomas P. Janisch of the Town of Calamus died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

A private family service will be held this week. A public memorial mass will be held in the coming weeks. Once a date is set, service details will be available on the funeral home website and will be printed in the paper.

Thomas Paul Janisch was born on January 17, 1946 at St. Joseph''s Hospital in Beaver Dam. He was the son of Isadore and Mercedes (Jackman) Janisch. He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School with the class of 1964. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1968. Tom began his job with the Department of Natural Resources at Horicon in the Wild Life & Fish Department and later was the Contaminated Sediment Coordinator with the Bureau of Watershed Management. In all, he worked 30 years with the DNR, the last two as a consultant.

Tom is survived by his mother, Mercedes Janisch of Beaver Dam, three brothers, Douglas (Alice) Janisch of Gulf Port, FL, William Janisch and Charles Janisch, both of Beaver Dam. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, two aunts, one uncle, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be made in Thomas Janisch''s name to the St. Katharine Drexel School Endowment Fund, 117 W. Maple Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.

The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. To leave condolences, for directions and other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

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