FITCHBURG - Thomas Alan Farin passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. His family was present to hold his hand and comfort him as he passed.

Thomas’ parents, Sylvia (Cotcamp) Farin and William Farin welcomed their first child into the world in Charleston, WV, on September 16, 1945. He attended high school in Neenah, WI, where he excelled in track earning numerous awards. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Agriculture Economics. On July 28, 2012, he married Chari Haglin in Madison, Wisconsin.

For 35 years, Tom taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Graduate School of Banking. He also owned a software development company specializing in banking systems, working with clients around the world. Whether in business or life, Tom had a remarkable ability to adapt to challenges and face them with resilience.

Tom was exceptionally intelligent and endlessly curious. He approached both his work and his hobbies with the same enthusiasm for learning, thoroughly researching every subject that captured his interest. His passions included model railroading, 3-D printing, collecting Mosin- Nagant rifles, and traveling to every corner of the globe. He delighted in expanding his knowledge and sharing what he learned with others.

Tom is survived by his wife, Chari Farin; his children, Rob Farin, Madison; Jon (Aida Cruz-Farin) Farin, Franklin, WI; Jay Farin; Elizabeth (Danny) Cole, Appleton; sister, Cathy (Mike Rusk) Farin Rusk, Lodi, WI; and brothers, Michael (Pam Cotant) Farin, Madison, WI; and David Farin, Shorewood, WI; and grandchildren: Celina Farin, Ciara Farin, Lucas Farin, Olivia Farin, Max Farin, Oliver Cole, James Cole and Cora Cole. Tom is also survived by his ex-wife, Nancy Hilton, Madison, WI; four step-children, Seth (Robin) Burgett, Glen Carbon, IL, Heidi Haglin, Madison, WI, Andrew (Liz Groeschen) Haglin, Brooklyn, NY and Philip (Angela Miele) Haglin, Lexington Park, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia and Bill Farin; his brother, Billy Farin; his daughter, Virginia Farin; and his former spouse, Janet Easley Sparks.

Service Information: Visitation will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church at 2951 Chapel Valley Drive on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM also at All Saints Lutheran Church with a gathering in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

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

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care

2950 Chapel Valley Road

(608) 442-5002

Thomas Alan Farin

September 16, 1945 - July 22, 2026

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