Thomas J. “Tom” Lohmiller, age 91 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Shawano where he had been a resident for the past three years.
Tom was born August 25, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harry J. and Irene (Hosking) Lohmiller. Tom and his family moved to Shawano when he was a young boy. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic grade school, and graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1946. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed at the Pentagon. On June 6, 1953, Tom was united in marriage to the former Opal Krueger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where Tom is still a member.
Over the years Tom was employed at Eckes Grocery, Hartwig’s Barber Shop, Chaimson’s, Heinz Drug, Consolidated Badger, Import Specialties, Wisconsin Finance Company, Wright Furniture Store, K-L Clothiers, the Hip Pocket, and the City of Shawano.
Survivors include his three loving children, Tom (Gena) Lohmiller of Fr. Myers, Florida, Tim (Kathy) Lohmiller of Shawano, and Ann Renee Halverson of La Crosse, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Tyler (Becky) Lohmiller, Kyle (Meghan) Lohmiller, Haylea (Evan) Pederson, Hayden Halverson, and Shayna Halverson; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Owen, and Rosalind Opal; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, on December 26, 2013, seven brothers, and one sister.
A Funeral Mass for Thomas Lohmiller will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Father Scott Valentyn will be the Celebrant. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at the church on Saturday at 10:00 AM and continue until the hour of service. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the church by the Shawano AmVets Post #10. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred in Tom’s name to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church General Fund.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
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