Thomas H. Asleson
May 18, 1937 - August 28, 2014
Obituary
Asleson, Thomas H. “Tom”
STOUGHTON-Thomas H. "Tom" Asleson, age 77, passed away on Thursday Aug. 28, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Madison, the son of Adolph and Eleanor (Hamsun) Asleson. Shortly after Tom's birth the family moved to Stoughton. As a senior at Stoughton High School, he became one of the youngest Stoughton Police Officers and remained with them on weekends while attending college and even teaching. He graduated from Milton College and got his masters from Winona State. Teaching and coaching was his life. He started at Ridgeway, then onto Hazel Green, Tomah, and Deerfield and after retiring, continued teaching Drivers Ed at Stoughton and McFarland. He had joined CESA at its inception in 1962 and taught Drivers Ed for 52 years with great stories and memories. It is with sincere hope that every student knows how much "Mr. A" cared for them and later loved renewing their friendship when coming in contact with them. Tom is survived by his wife, Alice of Stoughton; step-children, Kim (Paul) Galvin of Villa Park, Ill., Kevin (Kim) Fix of Mishicot and Toni (Jeremy) Washa of McFarland. He was known as “Papa” to his eight grandchildren, Cade, Brennan, Bradyn, Katie, Ryne, Tatum, Dani and Harper. He is also survived by his brother, Dick (Jean); niece Kathy and nephews Steve, Mark, Paul, Scott and Kent. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Nancy; and sister, Susan. Funeral services will be held at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, with the Rev. Jerry Tews presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in his name will be established for a Driver’s Ed Scholarship. A special Thank You to: Stoughton Emergency Room, Ryan Ambulance Service, Meriter Intensive Care, Meriter Immediate Care and Select Specialty Hospital Staffs. Your compassion and care was always noticed and appreciated. "There are Angels among us." Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sat Sep 6, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI null
Service
Sat Sep 6, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Covenant Lutheran Church (Stoughton) • 1525 N. Van Buren Street, Stoughton, WI null
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Elesa
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My love goes to all of you.... Tom had a smile that was contagious and he could make anyone laugh. My prayers are with the entire family and especially you Alice. May you always know and remember how much he loved you!
Elesa Kinder
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Shari Gard
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our thoughts and prayers are with you Alice, and your family in this time of loss. Tom was always a very happy man and always smiling. Always remember the great times that you spent together with each other family and friends. Steve an Shari Gard
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Randi Thorson
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Family of Tom Asleson, I worked with Tom at Deerfield HS for several years until his retirement. He was a dedicated teacher and co-worker. Los of smiles and laughter over the years! Tom was also our loyal, trustworthy teacher union (Deerfield Education Association) president and representative for years and years. His reirement party at the Marriott Hotel in Middleton was one of the best ever! Additionally, I knew Tom as a patient drivers' eduation teacher at McFarland HS., where I work part-time after my retirement from Deerfield Schools. Just talked to him about 3 weeks ago while he was waiting for his drivers' ed. students and nothing seemed a miss. Tom was smiling as always! Blessings to the entire family! Tom was a great guy! Regards, Randi and Dave Thorson, McFarland
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Penny Jacobsen
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I remember Tom from when I was a child visiting Adolph and Eleanor at their beautiful home with my parents Clara and Don Hare. He had this magnificent smile and made the best sundaes with nuts on top. I had never had that before! My deepest sympathies to you and the family. Penny Hare Jacobsen
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Nicole Cassidy
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We will always miss you and I hope you are breathing easier now. May the good Lord bless your soul and grant you a Gold Wing to ride amongst the heavens! Please watch over my aunt, Alice, and your lovely grandchildren. Your love and warmth will be forever cherished.
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Dorothy (Weiss) Hill
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We're sending hugs and our deepest sympathy to you Alice and to your family. You have another beautiful angel to watch over you. May God give you strength in the days ahead and may Tom rest in eternal peace. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. John and Dorothy (Weiss) Hill