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Thomas Skaug Obituary
Oshkosh - Thomas P. Skaug, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away after a courageous battle with COPD on April 26, 2018. He was born on July 22, 1942 in Oshkosh a son of the late Phillip and Elsie (Meixl) Skaug. He married Pamela Jean Voelkel on January 23, 1971. He served his country in the US Army and was a member of the VFW Post 1908, AMVETS 7, DAV, VVA, MVA, USDR, Oshkosh Elks, American Legion Post 234 of Omro, SOA, VVMF, MVM, UVHG, 32nd Old Timers, TREA, EANGUS, WNGEA, USAF Rotorheads, helicopter crew chief in US Air Force 1961-1972, Army Reserves 1972-1974, Wis National Guard 1157th Transportation 1984-1997. Tom proudly did three tours in Vietnam and was in Desert Storm. He had worked for 23 years at Oshkosh Truck Corporation and for 4 years at Smith Security. He greatly enjoyed deer hunting and going to Camp 8 Cabin and going to and participating in the Iola Car Show and was also an avid Packer and Badger Fan. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by and his memory will be cherished by his wife Pam of Oshkosh; two brothers, Timothy (Mary) Skaug and Terry and (Annette) Skaug both of Oshkosh; sisters-in-law, Deborah Murphy of Indiana and Cynthia Voelkel of Oshkosh; two godchildren, Sherry Skaug and Brandi Thompson. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many very dear friends. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Steven Voelkel.
Funeral services for Tom will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in First English Lutheran Church, 1013 Minnesota St. in Oshkosh with the Rev. Timothy Greenwald officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial with full military honors by the United Veterans Honor Guard (of which he was a member) will follow the service at Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.
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tom wollert
May 1, 2018
Served with tom in the 1157th trans co. a great guy .
RIP Tom
Leo Grissman
April 30, 2018
For those of us who knew Tom, especially the members of GROUP, we will always remember the jovial attitude, the smile, and just plain enjoyment of having him around. He was a friend you could always trust. I seriously and personally believe, and I am sure most of the vets who knew Tom, can say they rarely ever heard a bad word said from him about anybody at any time. Tom was always a soldier's soldier and was always there to lend a helping hand, no matter who you were. All of us should take a little part of that kindness and carry it on in his name. From my heart and vets and friends who knew Tom, we are all losing a small part of our life, and we will deeply miss him. P.S. All of us who knew Tom knew one of his very favorite places, when on the highway, was Cracker Barrel Restaurant (he loved them!) From now on, I will dedicate my cup of coffee and meal to the memory of Tom. Keep watch over us, ole buddy.
John aka.BBJohn Wetzel
April 30, 2018
Stand down soldier, It was my honor to serve you, you are the epitome of what a patriotic and true warrior we all should admire and respect, I was in awe of your respect for this country,you will be sadly missed, your friend, John Wetzel,Lincare,Medical Tech,Love you Pam if you need me I'll be there.
carlotta ader
April 30, 2018
Dear Pam , sorry to hear of Toms passing. May you find peace as time passes.
April 30, 2018
My dear little grade-school friend....may you rest in God's eternal peace. Marialice Wrchota Johnson
TOM HAYES
April 30, 2018
MISS YOU,SKAUGIE! MY CLASSMATE AND FRIEND. WE BOTH WANTED TO GET TO AUSTRALIA !!
Dennis Kotloski
April 30, 2018
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. May God be with You and your family.
Dennis Kotloski
St. Mary's Classmate &OHS
SOAR
Janelle Cooper, MD
April 29, 2018
Janelle Cooper, MD
April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018
Pam, I am so sorry for your loss and for the loss to all the SOA/USDR family. Know that you are still invited to come out and visit the orchard and relax in a piece of Heaven that sits just across the Mississippi.
Tom was the the consumate "Quiet Professional," you never would have known what he had done for our country if your hadn't served with him or asked to hear his stories. It was an honor to serve him.
Janelle Cooper, MD
Mike n Suzanne Stadtmueller
April 29, 2018
We are so sad to learn of Tom's passing. Tom will be missed by so many people in the military organizations he belonged to. We fondly remember good conversations with Tom at the VFW.
Dana Robinson
April 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss Pam, I will miss seeing Tom
Fred Hamel
April 29, 2018
Tom was a great inspiration to me, guiding me through the ranks of the DAV! I Will never forget when he gave me advice on the sidelines! His wonderful service to all the organization's he belonged to was greatly appreciated!
Jim Duszynski
April 29, 2018
A man like Tom only comes around once in a lifetime. I will miss him and I will never forget him and it was honor to have him in my life.
Karen Hoeft
April 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss Pam, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis R Patrie
April 29, 2018
Dear Pam & Family,I'm sorry to hear of Tom's passing,Ive known you & Tom for many years,even though we haven't seen each other in a number of years.I'm sorry but other plans will keep me from attending services on Tuesday,please except my condolences.
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