Thomas John Haley
August 13, 1942 - February 27, 2020
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STOUGHTON-Thomas J. Haley, age 77, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Aug. 13, 1942, in Stoughton, the son of Thomas and Hazel (Stueber) Haley. Thomas graduated from Stoughton High School in 1960 and married the former Mary Jean Dempsky on July 25, 1980.
Tom worked as a Dane County Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Parish and belonged to the Elks Club, Stoughton Country Club, the Dane County Humane Society and the Dane County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. He was also a life-time member of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association. Tom retired from the Dane County Sheriff’s Department after 31 years of service. He was well-known for his daily walks on the country roads in Pleasant Springs and enjoyed traveling the United States, especially to Vegas.
Tom is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Jean; sister, Carmen Skjolaas; sister-in-law and brother-in law, Beth and Terry Leist; two nieces, Shanon (Randy) Johnson, Cheryl Skjolaas; three great-nieces, Siri Wedwick, Kari (Brad) Ederer and Kia Johnson; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother in-law, Marcel and Mary Dempsky; brother-in-law, Howard Skjolaas; nephew, Eric Skjolaas; and great-nephew, Justin Wedwick.
A private service will be held. Memorials may be made in Tom's name to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
“I love you more today, more today than yesterday, but less than I will tomorrow.”
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Jim Licari
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Oh Tom,,,How you'll be missed. Was great working with you on DCSD and a hoot socializing with you. RIP Buddy.
Jim Licari
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Fred and Mary Sundby
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Mary, sorry to see that Tom passed away. We had enjoyable visits with you and Tom over the years at the Club. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mary and Fred Sundby
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Alice Wilson Parnell
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Mary, I am so very sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I am thinking of you and the rest of the Family. Stay Strong.
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Mary Ashby
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Mary, I am so sorry to read about Tom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
JP
jeff potter
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I am so sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing, thoughts and prayers with Mary and the Family.
We were neighbors for over 25 years, Tom and I had some great conversations and a few beers, always gave him a honk of the horn when he was on his walks.
RIP Tom
Potter Family
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Mary & Brian Browning
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We just heard and so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, we are just across the way. May your memories comfort you.