Thomas Quesnell

Quesnell, Thomas Guy\r\n COTTAGE GROVE-Thomas Guy Quesnell, age 70, of Cottage Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at his home. He was born the son of Carl and Agnes (Bleskachek) Quesnell. Tom married June M. Kapp on June 20, 1964, in Milwaukee. He achieved many education and career goals. Tom proudly served 35 years in the U. S. Postal Service. He spent a substantial portion of his life trying to make life better for people, whether it be his family, career, or volunteering. Tom achieved his final goal of being the best at his devastating illness by staying positive and courageous. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, June; sons, Douglas (Julie Madden) and Tom C. (Cathie); daughter, Kathryn; grandchildren, Justin and Bridget; brothers, Quentin (Jean), Carl (Helen), and John (Mary);many close relatives and friends; and very special friends, Jessie and Rosie Draus, and Tessa, Jake and Sam Darga.Tom was preceded in death by his son, Robert Martin; and sister, Jacqueline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PATRICK\'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, with Monsignor Raymond Kertz presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer\'s Crossing Bridges Program, St. Patrick\'s Parish Nursing Program, Colonial Club Day Center or HospiceCare Inc. Tom was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and his very special friends.\r\n Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Centers5203 Monona Drive(608) 221-5420www.gundersonfh.com\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer\'s Crossing Bridges Program, St. Patrick\'s Parish Nursing Program, Colonial Club Day Center or HospiceCare Inc. Visitation: Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PATRICK\'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 434 N. Main St., Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, with Monsignor Raymond Kertz presiding.