MIDDLETON - Thomas A. “Tom” Cottington, 73, of Middleton, Wis., passed away on April 20, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1951, at Madison General Hospital (Meriter) in Madison. He was the third of three sons of Harold and Hazel (Albright) Cottington. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, James Cottington.

Tom graduated from Middleton High School in 1970. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Tom was also an excellent artist and considered to be a Master Gardener. He helped design the yards of many neighbors and friends with trees and plants including the grounds at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Middleton. In addition, Tom was a member of the Hardy Plant Society, a friend of the Arboretum, a member of Olbrich Gardens and other plant societies.

Tom is survived by his brother, John and his wife, Linda (Isberner); niece, Amy (Shane Russell) and their children, Nina and Trey; and nephew, Jay and his wife, Hayley (Bolinder). He is further survived by many cousins in the Madison and Green Bay area.

Tom was a life-time member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wis. A memorial service will be held at ST. LUKE'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton, Wis., at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Way Forward Resources (was Middleton Outreach Ministry), 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI 53562, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Thomas Cottington

December 25, 1951 - April 20, 2025

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