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Thomas Regner Obituary
April 19, 1944
November 13, 2014
Thomas E. Regner passed away at Renown South Meadows Hospital in Reno, Nv. on November 13, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Dr. Leon and Helen Regner and his in-laws, Francis and Velma Fox. Tom was born April 19, 1944 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
He attended St. James Elementary and St.Joseph High School. In high school Tom was active in sports and played basketball, football and track, in which he lettered in all three. Tom was offered a football scholarship to Notre Dame University in South Bend Indiana for the Fighting Irish and became a starting offensive guard, as well as becoming a Consensus All American and a Academic All American. He was the starting left guard when they won the National Championship in 1966. Tom was a "Golden Domer" to his dying day and loved all his teammates and thought of them as family.
Tom's last year at Notre Dame he married his high school cheerleader, Shirley(Fox). As a 1st round draft choice into the NFL by the Houston Oilers Tom and Shirley moved to Houston to raise their family. Tom is survived by his widow Shirley, and also their children, daughter Carol (Ted) of Reno and son Dr. Kenneth Regner of Katy Texas. Tom was thrilled to spend time with his 4 grandchildren; Chelsea and Michael McBride of Reno and Rachel and Ryan Regner of Katy, Texas. Tom has 3 surviving brothers; Dr.John (Betty), Robert (Pat) and Richard (Sharon) who all reside in Kenosha, WI. Tom also is survived by Aunt Cecelia Regner, terrific family members by marriage and nieces, nephews and cousins.
After retiring from the NFL Tom went on to have a restaurant and moved to food sales and management with Glazier and Sysco Foods respectively. In 1984 the family moved to Reno, Nevada where Tom enjoyed fishing and the mountains. Once again back to work for SE Rykoff and then worked for Sysco Foods in Northern Nevada and California until his health forced him to retire.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the terrific doctors, nurses and staff that helped Tom along his journey. Tom's received the Last Rites and requested that he be cremated. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu his family would like any donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Tom not only will be truly missed by his family, but also the great friends he made along the way!
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Regner
Brian and Carol Smith
November 17, 2024
We miss all the Regners. Tom was special to me as is Bob
Brian and Carol Smith
July 30, 2020
Rest in peace my friend
Stan Gorecki
November 26, 2014
I had the pleasure of playing football with Tom for 2 years at St Joes. He was a great player and a great person. My thoughts are with Shirley and the entire Regner family.
Stan Gorecki
Judy Vidas
November 25, 2014
Shirley, Tom was a great friend all 4 years at St. Joe's. Your are all in my prayers.
Sue Nelson (Brickley)
November 24, 2014
I am not sure my message was added.
Tom was the best. He was a good friend all through St. James and St. Joe's. I was at Soldier Field when he played as an all star against the Packers.
Please accept my sincere sympathy.
JIm Costigan
November 24, 2014
Brother Dr John and Shirley,
Tommy sure made us all proud of playing football for St Joes. Obviously some better than others. Hope you all find some serenity in the nexts days and months. Condolences to the entire Regner Family.
Fred & Susan Smith
November 23, 2014
Most people cross your path, and keep stepping. Tom crossed our path, and stayed a friend for life. Much love to Shirley and family......
Linda Elsen
November 23, 2014
So very proud of Tom and his three brothers. What an honor to have them in the family. Prayers go out to Shirley, Carol Ann and Kenny.
brian Batt
November 23, 2014
TOM MADE KENOSHA PROUD. A GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER HE WAS.
jim garner
November 21, 2014
Shirley, just to let you know how fortunate I feel to have had Tom as a co-worker and friend. He will be missed but definitely never forgotten.
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