MONONA - Thomas M. Lottes, age 57, of Monona, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Heritage Memory Care in Monona. He was born on July 5, 1967, in Madison, the youngest child of Philip and Margaret (Hines) Lottes.

Tom graduated from LaFollette High School in 1985. He married Becky (Shakstad) Lottes on September 8, 1990, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, in Madison. They were blessed with two amazing children: Bailey and Brett. Tom completed his plumbing apprenticeship and earned his journeyman and master plumbing licenses while working for McCullough Plumbing from 1990 until he started his own business, Admiral Plumbing, in 2005.

Tom was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and liked watching all Wisconsin sports. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing, camping, bowling, listening to music and going to concerts. He was a kind soul that loved animals and the outdoors.

Tom is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Bailey Lottes (Elliot Jezo-Sywulka); son, Brett Lottes; father, Phil Lottes; sisters, Terri (Jim) Reinke and Marianne (Jim) Russ; brothers, Joe (Judy) Lottes and Pat (Patsy) Lottes; mother-in-law, Donna Shakstad; sisters-in-law, Karen (Duane) Leighton and Linda (Bob) Thompson; eight nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; and his yellow lab, Cora. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Lottes; father-in-law, James Shakstad; and brother-in-law, Scott Stroede.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service with dinner and celebration of Tom’s life to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes to thank the compassionate staff at Agrace Hospice Care and Heritage Memory Care Monona, especially Nicole, Grace, Loretta, and Lynn. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Thomas M Lottes

July 05, 1967 - September 16, 2024

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