Thomas Skaar
July 13, 1924 - November 22, 2015
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE-Thomas Wesley "Wes" Skaar, age 91, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at his home where he was also born. He was born on July 13, 1924, in Cottage Grove, the son of Thomas and Gladys (Stickle) Skaar. He married Lois M. McCredie on March 22, 1947, in Madison. Wes was an active member of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Cottage Grove and served on the session board. He loved traveling the world with his wife. Wes was a life-long successful and proud farmer. He is survived by his son, Harvey (Cynthia) Skaar; daughter Linda (Mark) Everson; grandchildren, Eric Skaar, Brett (Tiffany) Skaar, Brenda (Chris) Tomlinson, Tiffany Everson, Benjamin (Jamie) Everson and John (Tanya) Everson; and great-grandchildren, Codi, Lucas, Blake, Brady, Alex, Connor, Ace, Kane, Jovie, Sonora, Peyton, Teawha and Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his wife; grandsons, Joel and Curtis; brothers, Eugene, Robert and Gordon; and sister, Doris Archie. Funeral services will be held at BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 229 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, with the Rev. Matthew Ploeger presiding. Burial will in the Cottage Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, and at the church from noon until the time of the service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. The family would like to extend their thanks to "the angels who took care of pa," and the staff at Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St.
(608)873-4590
Events
Visitation
Sat Nov 28, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Visitation
Sun Nov 29, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (Cottage Grove) • 229 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Service
Sun Nov 29, 2015 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (Cottage Grove) • 229 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Tom Grady
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Hi, You don't know me. But i am Tom Grady at Oregon. I am going to see my daughter in Indiana, so I can't make the visitation. Sorry, But Tom's name rings a bell with me because My Dad and Tom I think worked together at one time for some farm government program and Tom was down here at the family farm several times as i remember, most like about 55 years ago- small world isn't it. Sorry for your loss.
Thomas Grady Jr.
tagrady12@hotmail.com
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Liz Feagles
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To the family of Linda Everson: I am sorry for the loss of your father, though it seems like he may have had a long and rich life. I recently also lost my dad and now I know that short notes and condolences from friends are comforting. I used to think the words "At least he is not suffering..." were common and empty, but when one watches a loved one go through their last days, it takes on new meaning. Of course, I don't know anything about "Pa's" last days, but please accept my sympathy and warmest wishes for your family and all who loved him.
Liz Feagles
DCI (Retired)
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Tresa Schumann
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So sorry to hear about the passing of great uncle wesley. While we didn't see them a lot we grew up hearing many a story from grandma and grandpa.
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Sarah
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To the Familes of Harvey and Cindy Skaar, Mark and Linda Everson,
I am very sorry about the loss of your Dad, my Uncle Wesley. Wesley holds a special place in my heart. As my mother's big brother, he was so kind and caring. He seemed to be always looking out for her. When my mother died, he and Lois were there to support my Dad, who seemed lost without Doris. But they took him to church, and out to dinner and most notably, the Maple Tree, where Wesley was a favorite customer. My Dad very much appreciated the times they were able to spend togethet, as do I. I will always remember Wesley as having a smile and a contagious laugh. He was quick to joke and had a smart wit. I'm so happy he and Lois were able to have such a full life, with travel and lots of good family times. Wesley was such a wonderful person. As the last of the Thomas and Gladys Skaar siblings, Wesley wil be very much missed. RIP, Wesley.
Sarah and Art Smith, Alex and Austin