Thomas Anthony Klade

Thomas Anthony Klade 48, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1977 in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Keith T. and Carla (Barker) Klade Sr. Tom was a 1995 Beloit Memorial High School graduate. He started his working career at KFC, and then worked in the manufacturing field. He later worked at ALCOA as a forklift driver. Tom was known for his good sense of humor and was funny. He loved coaching and watching Jacob play football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. Tom also attended Jacob's destination imagination "DI" competitions. Tom and Jacob also enjoyed fishing, traveling to Wisconsin Dells, Up North and Florida to Walt Disney World. Survivors include his son, Jacob; mother of his son, Julie Schuetz; mother, Carla; brothers, Keith "Toad" Jr. and Matt Klade; aunts, Ida Schultz and Sandy Euler; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. He was predeceased by his father; infant daughter, Elizabeth Catherine; maternal and paternal grandparents; several aunts and uncles. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Daley Murphy Wisch Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, with Pastor David Meding officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Visitation of remembrance will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials to the family would be appreciated. Live stream will be available the day of the service.