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Thomas Grams Obituary

Grams, Thomas K.

Thomas Karl Grams, age 72, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home. Born July 19, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI, Tom was the son of the late Harvey A. Grams and Elvera Grams.

Tom attended schools at Farnsworth in Sheboygan and graduated with the first class of South High School in 1961. Tom married the late Patricia K. Dann at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. On April 12, 1986, Tom married Marcia Fischer-Zimmerman.

Tom worked for Schultz Save-O-Stores (Piggly Wiggly) for 27 years, working as produce manager right out of high school. In 1989 he joined Kohler Co. working in the brass division.

Tom and Marcia were members of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan and currently joined St. John's Lutheran in Plymouth where they reside. Tom and Marcia enjoyed building their dome home in Plymouth, working at their yard and train set, and riding motorcycles every weekend - weather permitting. They also enjoyed vacationing in Florida and Mackinac Island, WI.

Tom is survived by his wife, Marcia of Plymouth; three daughters, Christine Horne (fiancé Wayne) of St. Petersburg, FL, Amanda (Scott) Kilton of Sheboygan Falls, Paula (Michael) Pieper of Davenport, FL; one son, David (Jennifer) Grams of Sheboygan Falls; one stepson, Troy (Brenda) Zimmerman and one step son-in-law, Doug Karst; ten grandchildren, Kelly, Cassie, Tyler, Brandon, Adam, Nicholas, Colby, Josh, Dillion and Grace; one great-grandson, Cooper; two cousins, Phyliss and Margie. Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Holler and a step daughter, Tina Karst.

A funeral service for Tom will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., Sheboygan with Rev. Nathan Meador officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. As per Tom's request, cremation and private burial will take place in the Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com.

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Published by Sheboygan Press on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Bob and Karen Rutkowski

November 15, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Tom. I worked with him at the old Wilson Ave Piggly Wiggly he taught me everything I needed to know in produce. Tom was best man in our wedding 45 years ago and has been a good friend. He will be missed by many.

Jerry Schultz

November 13, 2015

Please accept my deepest condolences.

November 13, 2015

Marcia and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Tom and Diane Fox
Chandler, Arizona

Paul Waters

November 12, 2015

Scott, I am very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with him at Kohler. Your entire family is in our prayers.

Warren and Karen Vandoske

November 12, 2015

Dave and Jenny - and the entire Grams family - please accept our sympathy.

Charles and Roberta Mayer

November 12, 2015

Marcia, Please know that I am so very sorry to hear of Toms passing. Can only imagine the grief you are dealing with. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Jeanne Koehn

November 12, 2015

Heaven is proclaiming the amazing man that the Good Lord has taken Home. Marcia I have been blessed to know you and Tom and mourn for you and your family. Prayers and Blessings will be sent to you all. Much Love, Jeanne

November 12, 2015

So sorry. Find comfort knowing he is in heaven and some day you and your Dad, family will be reunited. Marjan

Mike Goldmann

November 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Tom at the Broadway and Ashland Piggly Wiggly stores. Tom also stood up in our wedding.

Kathie Hilgenberg

November 12, 2015

Prayers and thoughts are with Tom's family at this difficult time. I enjoyed working with Tom years ago at the Ashland Piggly Wiggly. Heaven has surely gained a thoughtful, caring angel.

November 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The fun times we had working with Tom at Piggly Wiggly brings a huge smile to our faces. Phil & Mary Fox

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