Timothy Walkowski

TOMAH-Timothy Michael Walkowski, age 53, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. He was born on July 31, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Catharine and Jerome Walkowski. Timothy is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army). He was currently attending Western Technical College in Tomah, WI. Timothy enjoyed the outdoors including, canoeing, camping, hunting, fishing, and motor sports. He took great pride in his work at the Tomah VA Medical Center, where he worked with disabled veterans and veterans suffering post traumatic stress disorder. Timothy was a jovial person and well-liked by all who met him. He is survived by his daughter, Amy (Tom) Lindert; mother, Catherine Laabs-Wild; father, Jerome Walkowski; brother, Stephen Walkowski; sisters, Mary (Pat) Miniaci and Frances Jane (Tommy) Shannon; brother, Mark (Brenda) Walkowski; sister Kathryn Figueroa; former spouse, Laura Loomis; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his nephews, Timothy Hiekel and Joshua Schulenberg. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Timothy may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Special thanks to all family and friends, Sonneburg Funeral Home in Tomah, WI and Gunderson Funeral Home in Monona, WI. A Celebration of Timothy’s life will be held at American Legion, 2217 American Legion Drive, Cross Plains, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013. The ceremony of military honors will be held at 1:30pm. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 A Celebration of Timothy’s life will be held at American Legion, 2217 American Legion Drive, Cross Plains, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013. The ceremony of military honors will be held at 1:30pm.