Thomas Lewis Wirth, Sr.
July 25, 1926 - October 20, 2012
Obituary
Thomas Lewis Wirth, Sr., age 86, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Oakwood Village. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of Lewis and Lydia Wirth. Tom graduated from Messmer High School and served in the armed forces from November, 1945 until October, 1952. Tom married Mary Hasara on July 30, 1949, in Milwaukee. He earned a masters degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin and worked for the Department of Natural Resources at Nevin Fish Hatchery as a fisheries biologist for over 30 years. He loved all outdoor activities especially hunting and fishing. Tom was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Tom is survived by his children; Antoinette (Joe) Wirth-LaVarda of Milwaukee, Thomas (Arlene) Wirth, Jr. of Merrimac, Joan Wirth of Madison, and Charles (Sandra) Wirth of Monona; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Gianna LaVarda, John and Andrew Overshiner, Andrew and Tammy Cockroft and Clint (Sara) Cockcroft; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Garrett, Lauren Hanrahan, Michael Hanrahan, Santina Semeraro and Cecilia Semeraro; step-great-grandchildren, Josh, Brittany, Jordan, and River. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, brother, James; sister, Patricia Winkleman; and step-granddaughter, Elaine Graber. A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be celebrated at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. Thomas was loved and will be missed by many.
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Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be celebrated at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, with Father Bart Timmerman presiding.
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Stan Hovey & Judy Walsvik
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Our sympathy to the entire Wirth family.
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Sue (Winkelman) and Peter Gorr
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We are going to miss Our Uncle Tom and his funny stories. I'm sure his try at teaching me how to fish when I was in grade school provided material for another one of those stories. I appreciate that he tried. We send our love, thoughts and prayers to the family. Sue
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Scott Teichmiller
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We are sorry to hear of your loss, our sympathies are with you and your family.
Its always hard to lose someone we love, keep his memories near you.
The Teichmiller Family
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Dave
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I would like to extend our condolences on behalf of the entire Stephenson family. We are sorry that we cannot attend the service, but want you to know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Tom was a valued member of our deer camp for over 50 years and will be greatly missed.
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McLeod
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This is a belated message, but none the less of wonderful memories of Tom's kindness and a true, loyal friendship with my Father , 'Mac', over the time, both were employed with the DNR, and way beyond those years. A sincere thank you, and never forgotten.
My belated condolences to Tom's Entire Family and God Bless You All.
God Bless AND Peace Be With You Always, Tom Wirth!
from the McLeod Family.