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Thomas Lison Obituary
Appleton - Thomas John Lison, age 94, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 26, 2019, at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center. Tom was born in Green Bay on November 4, 1924, son of Raymond and Grace (Lewis) Lison. He went to St. Patrick's Grade School and Green Bay West High School. During WWII, Tom served in the United States Army Air Force in Communist Northern China. After his return from service, he attended and graduated from St. Norbert College. Tom was employed at Stuebe Office Supply in Green Bay for 14 years and at Fox River Paper Corp. in Appleton for 28 years retiring in 1990.
Tom was on the board of directors for Community First Credit Union for 19 years. He was a charter member of the Appleton Evening Lion's Club and very active at St. Therese Church and Romeos and Calicos Square Dance Club. Tom enjoyed golfing, bowling and playing cards with his "Buddies", as well as playing the stock market and traveling.
Tom married Elaine Jessogne on August 6, 1946, she preceded him in death on May 14, 1967. He married Lorraine Sorenson on October 18, 1972, she preceded him in death on January 12, 1979. Tom married Patricia (Scanlon) Zielinski on October 9, 1989. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, three daughters and two sons: Sandra (James) Hughes, Marijane (Bruce) Carlson, Mark (Julie) Lison, Chris (Susan) Lison, and Nancy (Kenneth) Lamers; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Lison. There are a total of 33 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Pat's sister & brother-in-law Ruth (Erwin) Becker and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, three sons: Daniel Lison, Raymond Lison and David Lison; daughter-in-law: Nancy Lison; stepson: James Sorenson and step-daughter Carol (Raymond) Harbeck; his brother and sister-in-law: Lewis (Esther) Lison; his sister and brother-in-law: Loretta (Lee) Sargent; Pat's sister and brother-in-law; Joyce (John) Monday.
The Funeral Liturgy for Tom will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 213 E. Wisconsin Ave. Appleton. Father Ryan Stark will officiate. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Military honors will follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Tom's family would like to thank the staff at Rennes for their kind and compassionate care.
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Jim Heimerman Joe Lamers
March 1, 2019
Pat and Family, Sorry For Your Loss, Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to You and Your Family at this Time. God Bless...
March 1, 2019
I've had the opportunity of working with Tom for many years through the Lions Club. He was always available to help and his smile and great chuckle were always welcoming. We will miss him. Jim Smith, Appleton Evening Lions Club
steven woldt
February 28, 2019
Chris and Susan and the Lison family our prayers go out to all at this time bless you all the angel has come .Steve and Joan Woldt
Lawrence Grunert
February 28, 2019
Pat and family,May Our Lord and His Mother be with you all at this trying time. Tom is now at peace and in the House of Our Savior. May God grant you all the strenth to pass through this time. Pat you and Tom were such good friends and both good care givers to each other. My pleasure to have been part of your lives and yours in mine.
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Fr. Bill Hoffman
February 28, 2019
Dear Pat and family, saddened to hear of Tom's death ...my prayers with you these days. I so appreciated Tom's presence, wisdom and advice as a member of the parish Finance Council for many years, his charming smile and demeanor. Fr. Bill
Lawrence Grunert
February 28, 2019
Pat and family,Tom is at rest and at peace .He was always as active as he could be. I am very glad that I had an oppertunity to have known him, he was a very wise and interesting man to know.
Pat, you were his rock and looked after him with loving care as he did you. God grant you His peace and endurance to carry you all through this time. Love
Robert Strick
February 28, 2019
Prayers and condolences to Tom's family. Bob Strick and Char Darling
February 28, 2019
Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.
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