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Thomas Gresenz Obituary
De Pere - Thomas R. Gresenz, 78, died peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born on August 30,1940 to Elmer and Margaret (Stach) Gresenz.
Tom attended UW-Madison. He served in the U.S. Army, having been stationed in Germany. He worked for over 40 years as an accountant for Evans Race & Van Dreel CPA's. Tom participated in all sports throughout his life, although his passion was golfing at Royal Scot Golf Club. He traveled to Scotland to golf at the Saint Andrews Olde Course. He was a big fan of the Packers and Badgers and was a longtime season ticket holder for the UWGB Phoenix men and women's basketball program.
Tom is survived by his sister, Sandra (Gary) Engebose; sister-in-law, Mona Gresenz (Ron Berg); nieces and nephews - Amy Engebose, Jason (MaryAnn) Engebose, Charles (Jane) Gresenz, Cara (Tom) Nagy, Jeff (Carrie) Engebose; and great-nieces and nephews:-- Mikayla, Kelsey, Mckenna, Carissa, Elizabeth, Alexia, Kaylie, Ben, Madison, Kaitlin, Brady, Johanna, and Samantha.
He was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, Gary Gresenz.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, De Pere, with visitation from 2:30pm until the time of the service. The Rev. Joshua Errer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John's Homeless Shelter and UWGB Women's Athletics.
We express deep gratitude to the wonderful staff of Woodside Senior Communities Assisted Living for the great care and compassion they showed Tom. We also thank Compassus Hospice for their care and support.
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April 4, 2019
Tom,
I'm sorry to hear you left us but I know you are in a place we all aspire to be. Life may get boring for you as, in heaven, every tee shot is a hole in one. We'll tee it up one day. Oh! And congratulations on that score of 18 you shot!
Pete Kirschling
Tina Gonzales
April 3, 2019
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family. I got to know Tom while working at Woodside Manor as a Receptionist.
S B
April 1, 2019
I am so sorry for the family's loss. You may find comfort through fond memories and the loving hope found at John 6:40.
Mike and Gail Denis
March 28, 2019
We are going to miss Tommy G. He loved people and they loved him. Tommy was always all in, on the course or on the court or for the post game festivities. Always ready for a laugh or a hug or a party. He was the guy you wanted for the big putt on your scramble team. Too many good times to list them all, but road trips to Madison for Badger games, to Kentucky and Purdue for Phoenix games, and golf trips to Scotland and Tennessee were memorable. Tommy was unabashedly and shamelessly a homer for his teams and their was no one better to watch the game with. RIP to my favorite partner on and off the course. We'll think of you often with many a toast to the good times we shared.
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Gail Rebman
March 28, 2019
The loss of our friend saddens us but we know he is no longer suffering. Memories of Tommy are endless! His kindness was large. FUN was his middle name. Laughter was never ending. We feel blessed to have had such a great friend! We will forever raise a toast to you, laughing, crying and telling wonderful stories of the past. Until we met again, RIP
Gail and Mike Denis
March 28, 2019
The loss of our friend saddens us but we know there is no more suffering. Memories of Tommy are endless!His kindness was large. FUN was his middle name and laughter was never ending.He was a loyal friend and we feel blessed to be part of his life. We will forever raise our glass to you, Tom, until we met again, R.I.P.
Gail & Mike Denis
March 28, 2019
The loss of our friend saddens us but we know he is no longer suffering. Memories of Tommy are endless! His kindness was large! FUN was his middle name. He made us laugh, a lot! We feel special to have had such a wonderful friend. We will forever be toasting and rising our glasses to him, laughing , crying and telling stories of all the good times. Until we met again, RIP
March 28, 2019
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
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