Tom L. Landgraf

Landgraf, L. Tom CROSS PLAINS - L. Tom Landgraf, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at his home. He was born on Jan. 7, 1957, in Madison, the son of Lawrence and Dolores (Wells) Landgraf and was raised in Middleton, where he graduated from high school. Tom was united in marriage to Dorinda Grob in 1990 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He had worked for the Bruce Company for 26 years and most recently was employed with Owens and Minor in Waunakee. Tom was an avid outdoorsman and master of ribs on his Weber grill. He referred to the cabin in Hayward as a slice of heaven. He felt very blessed to spend every summer boating, tanning and visiting with his uncles, aunts and cousins on Durphee Lake. He also spent many summers sailing and boating on Lake Mendota. Tom took pride in his new country home and loved spending time developing his yard and landscape. Tom had a kind heart and gentle soul. In addition to his wife, Dorinda, he is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Dolores "Dee" Landgraf; two sisters, Terri (Dale) Buechner and their children, Dana and Travis, Jan (Landgraf) Rust and her daughter, Lisa, and her children; his sisters-in-law, Debbie Grob and Cathy (Dave) Armstrong and their children, Kyle and Brooke; brother-in-law, Craig Grob; his lifelong friend, Steve DOnofrio; and his dog, Reba. Tom was preceded in death by his brother, James Landgraf in 2006. Funeral services will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2007. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Gunderson Cross Plains Funeral and Cremation Centers 2421 Church St., Hwy P (608) 798-3141 www.gundersonfh.com