Thomas Allen Karls

Thomas Allen Karls

July 25, 1960 - October 23, 2022

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POYNETTE/LODI - Thomas A. Karls, age 62, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at UW Hospital and Clinics.


He was born on July 25, 1960, in Prairie du Sac, the son of Mienrod and Helen (Dresen) Karls.


Tom was a 1978 graduate of Lodi High School.


Tom was a welder employed with Alkar for 25 years.


He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, classic cars, and four-wheeling. Tom volunteered with Lodi Bar Buddies as a driver and a board member. Tom liked all Wisconsin sports including the Badgers, Packers, Bucks, and Brewers, but loved most spending time with his family and with their dog Muggsy.


Tom is survived by Dawn Karls; their children, Jarod and Megan Karls; their dog, Muggsy; his mother, Helen; six sisters, Jane (Chuck) Zwettler, Jean (Jim) Olsen, Sue (Jim) Karpinsky, Sandy (Steve) Lane, Joan Lord, Karen (Doug) Schutz; brother, Jim (Cathy) Karls; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.


Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON LODI FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, and also at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday. Memorial Mass will be held at ST. THOMAS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 655 South Main Street, Poynette, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, with the Rev. Fr. Kumud Chand presiding. Funeral luncheon immediately following the Mass. Followed by a private family burial at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Dane.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
(608) 592-3201



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Wed Nov 2, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Lodi Funeral & Cremation Care • 157 S. Main St., Lodi, WI 53555
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Visitation
Thu Nov 3, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church • 655 South Main St, Poynette, WI 53955
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Memorial Service
Thu Nov 3, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church • 655 South Main St, Poynette, WI 53955
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Jim & Cathy Karls
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Tom was a great Husband, Father, Brother, God Father , Son, & Friend to many. God knew it was time for Tom to come to him, & Tom knew as well. We were fortunate to have this kind man in our lives for over 62 years! Rest in Peace, Tom. We Love you!
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Carla Wiessing
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Tom would often stop by and say hello to me when we first moved into the old Ganser building. He will me missed but always fondly remembered
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Mike Anderson
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Tom was a very special person, he cared deeply for everyone, never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He was a good worker, and a great guy to know. I will miss him more than I can say. My condolences to his family whom he loved very much.
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Audrey McCubbin
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Tom was a kind and caring man, always willing to lend a hand or whatever was needed. He will be missed. Rest peacefully Tom, it is well deserved. Our Sympathy to the entire family. Audrey and Stephen McCubbin
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Bonnie Nelson
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I am so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We went to school together and he was a nice guy. May your memories bring you peace during this difficult time. My deepest condolences Bonnie Nelson (Tiedt)
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Father Raymond J. Dischler
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Dear Loved Ones of Thomas - please accept my heartfelt and prayerful sympathy at your loss. You and Thomas are being remembered in my Masses. Prayerfully, Fr. Ray Dischler - pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Poynette, 1995 - 2014.

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