Thomas O. Lied

Thomas "Tom" Oliver Lied passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 4, 1933, Tom lived a remarkable 90 years filled with dedication to his family and his profession.
Tom was the beloved husband of the late Carol Lied and a devoted father to Susan, Robb (Linda), Steve, and Marjie. He was a dear brother to Janice and a cherished grandfather to Carolyn (Corey), Erica, Drew (Amanda), Eric (Lauren), Ruth, Anna, Nikita, and Natasha. He was also the adoring great-grandfather of Cameron and Chloe. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, and his grandson, Jake.
Tom dedicated his professional life to the landscape industry as a Chartered Certified Landscape Professional. He played a national leadership role in advancing the profession, guiding it to new heights. As the former CEO and co-owner of Lied's Nursery along with his father Delmar Lied and son Robb Lied, Tom invested in building a strong team and a supportive community, all in service of creating beautiful landscapes for his clients, whom he cared for deeply. His legacy of care, creativity, and love will continue to shine through his family, friends, and the landscapes he created.
NALP remembers past president, Tom Lied.
https://blog.landscapeprofessionals.org/in-memoriam-tom-lied/
A Service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1755 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, where those who loved him will gather to honor his memory.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in honor of Thomas Lied to one of the following organizations:
1. Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill
https://www.holyhill.com/donations
2. The Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship at NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/LP/LP/Foundation/Ambassadors.aspx
Tom & Carol set up this ongoing $1000 ambassador scholarship over 25 years ago.
Every additional $2500 donated adds $100 to the annually awarded scholarship in perpetuity.
Donate online
https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/Lied
If donor is not a member of NALP, they will need to sign in as a guest.
Donate by check
Make the check payable to NALP Foundation. On the memo line, designate for the Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail your check to Robb Lied, 15055 Santa Maria Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005.