Thomas D. "Tom" Flynn Sr.
September 18, 1932 - April 22, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Thomas D. "Tom” Flynn Sr., age 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Oak Park Place. He was born on Sept. 18, 1932, in Dodgeville, the son of William and Delia (McCarthy) Flynn. Tom graduated from Edgewood High School in 1951. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged after serving for four years. He married Betty Bollig on May 26, 1956, at St. James Catholic Church.
In 1958, he began his career as a firefighter with the City of Madison Fire Department, retiring in 1988. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing with his sons, playing cards, drinking beer and talking smart. Most importantly, he was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Douglas, Bradley, Michael, Thomas Jr., Patrick and Robert (Gina); grandchildren, Devon and Autumn Flynn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Kolten Flynn; brothers, Michael and Bill; and sisters, Anne Bradley, Mary Krepski, Edwina Wacek, Patricia Drogsvold, Dorothy Wilson, Alice Drogsvold and Theresa Roherty.
A celebration of life at BURROWS PARK has been postponed to a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Ronette Bollig
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Aunt Betty and Family,
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May fabulous memories bring you peace and warm your hearts at this difficult time.
Love, Ronette Bollig Anderson and family
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Chick Lillis
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May your your memories of Tom bring you much comfort! God bless you and your family!
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Anna Hager
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My condolences to all your Family at this Time May God Bless You All at this Time Anna Hager St. Pete Florida
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Patrick Poehling
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Uncle Tom delivered me to a nun ( in full habit ) for my first day of kindergarten. Needless to say, I put up a hell of a fight. He put me on his bike and drove me to Edgewood where he was in high school and kindergarten was in the lower level.
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Candy
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OMG YOU BROUGHT ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SOUL HOME.TO PEACE AND EVERLASTING LIFE.WHAT A GREAT MAN. CONDOLENCES TO ALL...CANDY
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Suzanne Wilson Peterson
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Uncle Tom was one of the greatest men I've ever known. May God hold him in his arms forever. Until we meet again Darlin💝💝💝