Thomas William Gurrie Jr.
October 14, 1936 - April 02, 2020
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FITCHBURG-Thomas William Gurrie, age 83, of Fitchburg, passed away on Thurs., April 2, 2020, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab in Stoughton. He was born on Oct. 14, 1936, in Chicago, the son of Thomas and Gertrude (Schlicher) Gurrie. Thomas married Janice Branch in 1961 in North Hollywood, Calif.
Thomas retired from the Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue as a revenue agent. While in the Army, he was stationed in Los Angeles on a Nike missile base. Thomas made two holes in one while golfing in Delavan. He loved Badgers football and the Chicago Cubs baseball.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Thomas (Paula) Gurrie; his beloved grandson, Thomas William Gurrie IV “Mas”; and daughter, Megan Gurrie. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and three brothers.
Private family services will be held. The family appreciates the wonderful friends at the Fitchburg Senior Center. They would also like to thank the staff of Skaalen Home and Agrace HospiceCare for their care given to Thomas. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
(608) 442-5002
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Sally Gurrie Cobb
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Aunt Jan, Megan, Tommy, Paula & Mas -
Love you all and please know how sorry we were to hear the news. We loved him and appreciated his sense of humor, his caring & his grandfatherly ways - I remember when Jenna was born, he was so excited to bring a cute little Badger outfit for her. Aunt Jan, I'm pretty sure you had something to do with that too :). I'm so happy he was able to know and love Mas - he was meant to be a grandpa! I will always remember how loving he was, what a good brother he was to my dad , what a wonderful uncle he was to TJ & me, and how much fun we all had at your house in Elkhorn with all the family & the fun times at my folks house after some of the Badger games. The Irish Godfather of the Gurrie Clan. That is how we'll remember him.
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Sally, Kenny & Kelsey
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Stacy Durack
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Uncle Tom, we will miss your Gurrie laugh and your hugs! I know you are laughing and having a great time with rest of the Gurries! God Bless you Aunt Jan, Meagan and Tom! Love you!
Stacy & Kevin
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Tammy Hermanson
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Tom - Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss.
Tammy & Jerry Hermanson
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Lori Deegan
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Tom was always very nice to my brother David and I when we would visit with our mom and in later years my kids enjoyed coming over with my mom also. I’m so sorry for your loss Jan!! Tom and Megan, so sorry for the loss of your dad! Losing a parent is very difficult! Take care! Lori (Palmer) Deegan
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Megan Gurrie
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There goes my hero.