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Thomas Kalupa Obituary
Kaukauna - Thomas A. Kalupa, born January 14, 1937 went to his final resting place on November 20, 2018 at the age of 81. He was the son of Edmund and Esther (Sager) Kalupa.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary (Van Zeeland) Kalupa, his children Tom (Chris) Kalupa, Kate (John) Haen, Connie (Michael) Diamond, his daughter-in-law Lori Kalupa, his grandchildren Dan (Lindsay) Kalupa, Kelly (Ian) Gress, and David Kalupa, Ben and Amanda Kalupa, Joe and Jason Haen, Erin, Andrea and Claire Diamond, and his great-grandchildren Macy and Jane Gress. He is further survived by his brother (and partner in crime) Mark (Bonita) Kalupa, his sisters and brothers-in-law Carol DeBruin, Joan Voet, Margaret Buechel, Bernie (Bonnie) Van Zeeland, and Ed (Patti) Van Zeeland and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Esther (Sager) Kalupa, his son Edmund Kalupa, his brothers and sisters Bud Kalupa, Germaine Lowe, Eunice Biselx, Valoise Specht, Bob Kalupa and Neil Kalupa, and brothers-in-law Tom DeBruin, Dan Voet, and Bob Buechel.
Tom grew up on the south side of Kaukauna next to the family bakery business. He attended Kaukauna High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Mary. He was in the U.S. Army for three years; eighteen months were spent in Okinawa. Upon his return, he married Mary and started his family and career.
He was employed in sales and marketing at Thilmany Pulp and Paper company in Kaukauna for over forty years.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also enjoyed being a member of the 1000 Islands Environmental Center committee. His work there complemented his lifelong passion for the outdoors. He was an avid and accomplished hunter and fisherman and enjoyed every aspect of nature from the gentle quiet of sunset canoe rides with his wife to the awesome wonder of a big storm approaching across a lake. His knowledge of the outdoors was unparalleled. His Deer Shack in Tipler, WI held a special place in his heart, so it seems somehow fitting that that is where it took its final beat.
The funeral liturgy for Tom will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna, with Fr. Donald Everts officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the hour of the mass. For more information or to share memories of Tom, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be directed toward a memorial in his name.
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James Davis
November 25, 2018
Sorry to see a good friend leave us - but memories always will remain. Hunting was a mutual love, and to part doing what he loved is fitting. Tom and I worked together for many years at Thilmany. Our histories lived the great days of Thilmany, which now is mostly a memory of the past. He leaves 2 great sons that I knew and respected, along with many other great people. I tried to see him 2 years ago, but missed him - now we shall have to go over good times in another place. My best wishes and prayers to his greater family.
James Davis
CKT
November 24, 2018
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
November 23, 2018
Mary,
Tom was a talented and loyal Marketing Manager at Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co for 40 years. His contributions to the success of our Company were well known. His loss is profound to all of us who worked with him. Please accept our sincere condolences .
Glenn L Schilling
Retired Vice President
Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co.
Lee Erl
November 23, 2018
To Tom and Kris. So sorry to here about your Dad. Our deepest sympathy to you, your mom and the rest of your family. We would be there but we are at Pauline's son in Florida.
Pat & Bonnie Landreman
November 23, 2018
Dear Mary & Family
Pat and I were so sorry to read of Tom's passing. Our heart aches for all of you. We are out of town, but want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you Our Deepest Sympathy.
Pat & Bonnie Landreman
Don Spindler
November 22, 2018
My boyhood memories of Tom and I eating donuts in the back room of the bakery makes me smile. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Don Spindler
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