Thomas J Frank

I played tennis with Tom one hot summer morning before work. Unlike him, I was not very good at it and later that day I was given a tennis book. I found it in my desk. Tom always had a good attitude and was willing to help in our Department of Horticulture. I always enjoyed talking with Tom and he would always make me life. My day would get better if I interacted with Tom. His family is on my thoughts and prayers.

Leah, our thoughts are with you at this time. We will always remember Tom for his infectious laughter - and making tons of popcorn.

I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He helped me numerous times when I worked in Moore Hall. He was always willing to help and friendly and had a wonderful dry sense of humor. My heart goes out to his family. Steve Tomasko

Tom was so kind and helpful to me during his last year on the job at UW. I spent that same year in Agronomy after I stepped down as dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. I appreciated his prompt responses, his technical know-how, his interest in supporting the building's courtyard garden, and most importantly for his positive attitude. He'll be remembered for his good humor and kindness, and the respect with which he treated his colleagues. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, from Kate VandenBosch

I met Tom in 2009 at Amuuse camp in Saugatuck Mi. We shared many camps and weekends. He was a very upbeat camper always displaying a lot of enthusiasm and good spirit. His laugh was infectious. For many years we engaged in friendly competition over our favorite pro teams-his the Packers and mine the Lions. I looked forward to those interesting conversations. Leah and Tom attended my birthday party in 2023. At that get together he gave me a small container with the replica of the Lions attached to it. It was as thoughtful a gift as I’ve ever received. He will be greatly missed. May his soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life and his memory ever be for a blessing. Sheldon Beck