Gemoll, Thomas P., age 63, of Wind Lake, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 22, 2014. Tom was born in Burlington, WI on January 2, 1951. On October 20, 1973 he married Patty Maerzke at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford. Tom had retired from the Racine County Highway Department. He was a member of the Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Department (20 yrs.) and also served as chief. He attended St. Clare Catholic Church in Wind Lake where he was a parish council and men's society member and an usher. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved farming. He taught hunter safety for 20 yrs. He loved his faith and family; he truly excelled at being “Papa”.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 40 years: Patty; two children: Tim (Shawnie) Gemoll, Tony (Erin) Gemoll; grandchildren: Mya, Tommy, Joey, Travis and Lilly. He is also survived by his sister: Kathy (George) Schmid of Wild Rose, WI; brother: Bill (Caroline) Gemoll of Montello, WI; and many other family members and friends, several of whom were special and devoted, Tom was blessed to have you in his life.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 9-11 AM at St. Clare Catholic Church, 7616 Fritz Rd., Wind Lake, WI 53185. Mass will begin at 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, donations to the family would be appreciated to be distributed as per Tom’s wishes.
Tom’s family would like to extend their thankfulness and appreciation to our wonderful family, St. Clare faith community, many friends and neighbors for their outpouring of love, support, prayers, meals, wheelchair ramp, yard work, phone calls, cards, offers of help and much more. You were always there for us and you made Tom’s difficult journey easier for both him and for us to bear. Thank you so much. We also want to thank the doctors, nurses, and everyone who was part of Tom’s care at Froedtert Hospital. Besides your best you gave us hope and love. Finally, thank you to Heartland Home and Hospice for your caring compassion. May God bless all of you who have touched our lives these past six months.
Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, Wisconsin
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com