Thomas M. Westimayer, 69 of Burnett WI passed away Monday August 7th at Froedtert Hospital surrounded by his loving and caring family. A memorial gathering for Tom will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam. A CelebrationContinue Reading
Thomas M. Westimayer, 69 of Burnett WI passed away Monday August 7th at Froedtert Hospital surrounded by his loving and caring family.
A memorial gathering for Tom will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, N7199 N. Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam. A Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Tom was born March 16, 1954 in Beaver Dam WI to Anton and Helen (Marthaler) Westimayer. After graduating from Horicon High School in 1973 he began his lifelong career of 32 years of service at John Deere Horicon works, helping to keep the assembly line running by repairing their air wrenches and tools.
Tom enjoyed his country acreage and his many travels to northern Wisconsin. Hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, kayaking, and biking are some of the many things that Tom enjoyed. A favorite destination was going to Erine’s Cabin with many of his lifelong friends.
Tom had a gift for fixing things and loved putting it to use. The number of repaired cars, lawnmowers, trimmers, and chainsaws he serviced for his family and friends would boggle the mind!
Tom loved his family and enjoyed helping his kids and grandkids anyway he could. He was an awesome father, grandfather, and brother to his 9 siblings. Tom’s kind heart and family values touched many lives. People, not things, were most important to Tom. Many people considered Tom to be “family”.
Tom will be deeply missed by his best friend, and partner Desiree Wild, his son Dylan (Ally) Westimayer, stepchildren Jason (Michelle) Briena Thompson, Shelly Thompson (Mataya, Chole Walak), Jason ( Sophia, Saischia, Esperanza, Serenity) Vasconelos. His mother Helen and siblings, Dave (Jane) Westimayer, Barb (Dale) Keach, Tony (Mary Kay) Westimayer, Patty Spettel (Gary), Susie (Jim) Schumacher, Sandy (Randy) Franke, Mike (Jodie) Westimayer, Jon Westimayer (Elizabeth), Kathy (Wes) Elford. Granddaughter Ella Westimayer and also nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his father Anton Westimayer.
We would like to thank the Horicon EMS, Marshfield Hospital ER and the team at Froedtert Hospital for their compassionate efforts while caring for Tom.
Koepsell Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memorial contributions can be made to have a memorial bench made in Tom’s name and placed on the wild goose trail where he spent many hours riding his bike. Any remaining funds will be put into a college fund for his granddaughter Ella.
Anonymous
left a message on August 25, 2023:
Scott, Erica, Megan and Emily Elford
left a message on August 29, 2023:
Jill and Logan Wild
left a message on August 29, 2023:
Our deepest condolences to Tom's family for your loss. He was an incredible man and so kind. Desi - we are thinking of you and sending all the love we can your way. Thank you for bringing Tom to be a part of the Wild family.
susan anderson
left a message on August 28, 2023:
I am so sad for Tom's family and especially for his dearest friend and partner Desi. There are no words to convey my sympathy.
Susie
Patterson Family
left a message on August 28, 2023:
Desi, it’s so hard to lose a best friend. I hope his memories live on forever in your heart. Karen and Bunky
Larry & Sherry Zuhlke
left a message on August 28, 2023:
Anonymous
left a message on August 27, 2023:
Daniel Dehn
left a message on August 26, 2023:
Dear Family of Tom Westimayer...I will be going to 50th Reunion on September 9th. Was told of his passing, Tony, I truly am sorry for your loss.,,,
Kim Wild
left a message on August 24, 2023:
Tom- You will sadly be missed by the entire Wild family. You have been part of us for many years. A constant smile, a cordial greeting, never an unkind word. We shared many get-togethers over the years. I remember all of the laughs..... Hard to say good-bye to such a kind, wonderful person. God Bless You.
Ann (Westfall) Hansen
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Uncle Tom had a beautiful free spirit soul that touched so many lives. He was one of the great guys we needed in our world. My brothers and I have some wonderful memories of Uncle Tom and he will never be forgotten. Wishing peace, comfort, and courage to Desi, Dylan/Ally, all our Uncles, Aunts & Cousins. Hold Uncle Tom's memories close to your hearts.
Anonymous
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Jackie Straseske
left a message on August 17, 2023:
So very sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. It is so tragic that his life was cut short. He had so much living yet to do. Please know that others are sharing in your sorrow and loss at this time. Tom had many good friendships created in his time here and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. I hope that soon the memories your lives were built upon will replace the tears you shed now with loving memories and stories that will keep him close in your hearts always. God Bless You.
Cynthia (Wilke) Gokoo
left a message on August 16, 2023:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Respectfully, Cynthia
Jeff Zuelsdorf
left a message on August 13, 2023:
So sorry for your loss. So many wonderful childhood memories with all of the "W" family. Tom, you will forever be in our thoughts.
John Puetz
left a message on August 12, 2023:
Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He such a great guy and he will be missed by all his family and friends
Jamie Bonenberger
left a message on August 12, 2023:
I’m deeply saddened to learn this news! My sympathy to the entire family. This obituary is a beautiful tribute to his memory.
Cindy Culkin, Leigh and Bruce Weyler
left a message on August 12, 2023:
michael maguire
left a message on August 12, 2023:
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I had the pleasure of woking with Tom repairing those air tools and wrenches for 18 years. He was a good friend a pleasure to work with. He will surely be missed.
Sarah, Chad, Whitney & Brynn Persha
left a message on August 12, 2023:
Cindy Rex Peterson
left a message on August 11, 2023:
Oh, Desiree, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the rest of the family in prayer.
Hugs my friend.
Jim Bandsma
left a message on August 11, 2023:
My sympathies to all the members of Tom's family. He was a great guy and always fun to talk with!
Sharon (Vorpahl) Bergsma
left a message on August 11, 2023:
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Sincerely,
Sharon (Vorpahl) Bergsma
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Anonymous
left a message on August 25, 2023:
Scott, Erica, Megan and Emily Elford
left a message on August 29, 2023:
Jill and Logan Wild
left a message on August 29, 2023:
Our deepest condolences to Tom's family for your loss. He was an incredible man and so kind. Desi - we are thinking of you and sending all the love we can your way. Thank you for bringing Tom to be a part of the Wild family.
susan anderson
left a message on August 28, 2023:
I am so sad for Tom's family and especially for his dearest friend and partner Desi. There are no words to convey my sympathy.
Susie
Patterson Family
left a message on August 28, 2023:
Desi, it’s so hard to lose a best friend. I hope his memories live on forever in your heart. Karen and Bunky
Larry & Sherry Zuhlke
left a message on August 28, 2023:
Anonymous
left a message on August 27, 2023:
Daniel Dehn
left a message on August 26, 2023:
Dear Family of Tom Westimayer...I will be going to 50th Reunion on September 9th. Was told of his passing, Tony, I truly am sorry for your loss.,,,
Kim Wild
left a message on August 24, 2023:
Tom- You will sadly be missed by the entire Wild family. You have been part of us for many years. A constant smile, a cordial greeting, never an unkind word. We shared many get-togethers over the years. I remember all of the laughs..... Hard to say good-bye to such a kind, wonderful person. God Bless You.
Ann (Westfall) Hansen
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Uncle Tom had a beautiful free spirit soul that touched so many lives. He was one of the great guys we needed in our world. My brothers and I have some wonderful memories of Uncle Tom and he will never be forgotten. Wishing peace, comfort, and courage to Desi, Dylan/Ally, all our Uncles, Aunts & Cousins. Hold Uncle Tom's memories close to your hearts.
Anonymous
left a message on August 19, 2023:
Jackie Straseske
left a message on August 17, 2023:
So very sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. It is so tragic that his life was cut short. He had so much living yet to do. Please know that others are sharing in your sorrow and loss at this time. Tom had many good friendships created in his time here and he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. I hope that soon the memories your lives were built upon will replace the tears you shed now with loving memories and stories that will keep him close in your hearts always. God Bless You.
Cynthia (Wilke) Gokoo
left a message on August 16, 2023:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Respectfully, Cynthia
Jeff Zuelsdorf
left a message on August 13, 2023:
So sorry for your loss. So many wonderful childhood memories with all of the "W" family. Tom, you will forever be in our thoughts.
John Puetz
left a message on August 12, 2023:
Kathy and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He such a great guy and he will be missed by all his family and friends
Jamie Bonenberger
left a message on August 12, 2023:
I’m deeply saddened to learn this news! My sympathy to the entire family. This obituary is a beautiful tribute to his memory.
Cindy Culkin, Leigh and Bruce Weyler
left a message on August 12, 2023:
michael maguire
left a message on August 12, 2023:
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I had the pleasure of woking with Tom repairing those air tools and wrenches for 18 years. He was a good friend a pleasure to work with. He will surely be missed.
Sarah, Chad, Whitney & Brynn Persha
left a message on August 12, 2023:
Cindy Rex Peterson
left a message on August 11, 2023:
Oh, Desiree, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the rest of the family in prayer.
Hugs my friend.
Jim Bandsma
left a message on August 11, 2023:
My sympathies to all the members of Tom's family. He was a great guy and always fun to talk with!
Sharon (Vorpahl) Bergsma
left a message on August 11, 2023:
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Sincerely,
Sharon (Vorpahl) Bergsma
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