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Thomas Worcester Obituary
September 24, 1942 - November 1, 2025
CALEDONIA - Thomas A. Worcester, 83, passed away at St. Luke's South Shore on Sunday, November 1, 2025.
Tom was born in Elyria, OH on September 24, 1942, to Max and Rosetta (nee; Dyer) Worcester. He married Diane Niznansky at St. Rita Catholic Church on May 4, 1968, celebrating 57 years of marriage. Tom was a Racine County Deputy Sheriff for 28 years and was also a Police Officer for the Village of Wind Point Police Department. In his retirement, he drove school bus. He was a handyman, talented woodworker and cross stitcher. He took immense pride in his yard. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family. He was a huge animal lover. Tom was extremely proud of his daughters and grandchildren.
Tom will be dearly missed by his wife, Diane Worcester, daughters Kelly Reignier and Kim (Chuck) Jacobson and grandchildren, Madelyn and Max Reignier.
Per Tom's wishes, a private family service was held.
The family would like to thank the St. Luke's South Shore ER and ICU staff for the excellent care given to Tom and to Scott at Franciscan Villa for his care and compassion.
Purath-Strand
Funeral Home & Crematory
3915 Douglas Avenue
Racine, WI 53402
(262) 639-8000
www.purath-strand.com
Memories and Condolences
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Connie Mallwitz
November 12, 2025
Sending my condolences to Diane and Tom's family. Tom was a special man and it was my honor to work with him at RCSD. RIP Tom.
Jack and Larry Vance
November 10, 2025
Tom worked for our mother Rita at Vance´s Bar as security on Friday and Saturday nights as well as our special events security. Tom was fun to be around but was all business when it was necessary.
Jack and I send our condolences to the Worcester Family.
Godspeed Tom you will be missed!
SAM ROGERS
November 10, 2025
REST IN PEACE TOM, MAY GOD GRANT YOU ETERNAL LIFE AND REST!
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