Thomas Joseph Umlauf
November 11, 1949 - July 13, 2017
Obituary
WAUNAKEE/MIDDLETON-Thom Umlauf, born Thomas Joseph Umlauf, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 13th, 2017, while exercising with his daughter’s dogs in Madison, WI. He was 67 years old. Thom was born and raised in Detroit, MI and began his career at the Ford Motor Company. He met his wife Jill at Western Michigan University; they were married in 1973. In 1985, after earning a divinity degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, Thom and Jill moved to Deforest, Wisconsin. They would not leave Wisconsin again except for another few years in Texas. Thomas worked as an engineer, a pastor, and a businessman with his last full-time job running Superior Diesel in Rhinelander, WI from 2001 – 2015.Thom was outgoing, gregarious, and loved people. He had a deep faith in God and passionately studied the Bible. He is survived by his wife Jill Ann Umlauf, their children and spouses – Joe and Liz, Sarah and Kevin, Daniel and Abby, and Ben – as well as ten grandchildren: Thomas, Timothy, Tennyson, Trenton, Todd, Malia, Troy, Happy, Annabelle, and Moses. Thom enjoyed the Northwoods and took immeasurable joy in his grandkids. He cherished his time taking them off-roading, teaching them to ice skate, shooting bb guns, and his famous doughnut breakfast trips.There will be a graveside service at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 18th at the Union Vienna Cemetery in Waunakee, WI. Dress will be casual and a luncheon will follow at Thom and Jill’s home with further instructions and directions provided at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Fort Wilderness or Camp Awesum.Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.Gunderson WestFuneral & Cremation Care7435 University Avenue(608)831-6761
Events
Graveside
Tue Jul 18, 2017 @ 10:30 AM CDT
Vienna Cemetery • Hwy 113, Waunakee, WI 53597
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R. John Umlauf, Jr.
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I don't know why, I always thought I would go first. I was the older brother. We were born on the same day one year apart. He was the one who exercised and took care of himself spiritually, physically and emotionally. He was the family man who was so PROUD of Jill, his kids and his GRANDCHILDREN.
It is devastating to lose a brother. I have the peace of mind of knowing that on Thursday night he touched the face of God and God said welcome home.
I do love you Thom, RIP
JD
Joyce c. Ducote
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I feel privileged to have known you when we worshipped together at PGCC. You will be missed for the personal way you sought to touch lives for eternity. I am enriched for having known you ! Thank you for prioritizing faithfulness to God,family and the body of Christ. I will pray for your family in this time of grief. Again thank you! Joyce c. Ducote
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marilyn steele
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I will ALWAYS remember his Bible stories, in perfect dress, and narration! What a teacher!! May God's peace and comfort surround Jill and the family!
God Bless,
marilyn steele
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glenisbenson@gmail.com
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My heart breaks for Jill, Joe, Sarah, Daniel, Ben and families. I am grateful that we had that lovely dinner in Eagle River a couple of weeks back with Annabelle, Malia, Wendy, Karly, Jill, Thom and me; we had such a fun, warm evening. A kind and generous light has a new location from which to shine. We will miss him so.
SM
Sue (Umlauf) McMahon
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Sue (Umlauf) McMahon
My brother Thom was a man of great faith. Thom's family was the center of his life. He was devoted to his wife Jill, his children and his grandchildren. Oh how he loved to talk about his grandchildren!! I loved his smile, his laugh and the twinkle in his eyes. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by so many. I love you Thom❤️
JR
Jeff and Jean Ringenberg
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Loved Thom & his zest for God, his family, and for life! Thanks for pointing so many to Jesus - you are now enjoying the blessings of your trust in Him. Praying for you, Jill, and the family in your sadness!
Jeff and Jean Ringenberg