Thomas James "Tom" Mickelson

Thomas James Mickelson (80) of Tomah, WI passed away on September 4, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, LaCrosse. He was born on February 21, 1944, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Wesley and Jeanette (Christopherson) Mickelson. His family moved to Tomah, Wisconsin in 1951. He met the love of his life, Audrey Wilde, at Tomah High School in 1962. They were married at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church on June 13, 1964. Tom worked at Red Owl, Crams and Gambles. Tom owned Neitzel Floor Covering and then installed carpeting for many in the area. He was also a bus driver.
Tom loved antiques, auctions, hunting and spending time with his kids and grandchildren. If there was a laughing child thrown in the air, you knew who was doing it. He loved his family deeply and let us all know it.
Tom is survived by his wife, Audrey Mickelson, his children, Todd Mickelson (DeAnne), Teri Grokowsky (Karl), Erica Raddatz (Kevin) and Karla Grant (Greg).
Grandchildren, Bryan Mickelson, Daniel Grokowsky, David Grokowsky (Joyce), Allison Kaio (Tarl) Rachel Grokowsky, Josh Mickelson, Katelyn Schultz (Aaron), Tamera Mickelson (Marcus), Andrew Raddatz, Konner Raddatz, Contessa Grant and Elijah Grant.
Great grandchildren, Roman Duberstien and Caleb Kaio. Sister Janet Birkholz (Larry), Maxine Person (Mark) and Ruth Mickelson.
He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Jeanette Mickelson, in-laws, Laverne and Marlene Wilde, sister-in-law, Carol Kuehl (Rollie) and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, 12:00 Noon at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. The Pastors of St. Paul's will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom's memory can be given to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and School Preschool Fund and Tuition Offset Fund.