Nate, Thomas b. 7 Apr 1933 Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA d. 9 Jul 2008 Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Nate, Thomas
Born	7 Apr 1933	Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Died	9 Jul 2008	Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	10 Jul 2008
Appleton Post Crescent
Thomas "Tom" Nate, entered eternal peace Tuesday morning, after a courageous, nine year battle with cancer. Tom was born on April 7, 1933, to Archie and Irene (Welch) Nate and died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, on the farm where he was born and raised. Tom lived in Maple Grove, WI, his entire life. On April 14, 1953, he married Doris "Dotsie" Dugan at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage in April 2008. Tom prided himself in his faith, his family, and work; and had an endless devotion to God. He was a former member of St. Patrick's Church in Maple Grove, and is a current member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Together with his wife, they raised three wonderful children. Tom was also able to spend many years making memories with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid farmer, who even in his final months loved to spend time in the fields. He also worked as a millwright for many years, and retired from Miron Construction of Appleton in 1996. Tom was a member of the Elizabeth Seaton Knights of Columbus, Reedsville; Carpenter-Millwright Local 731; Reedsville Sportsman's Club; and the Friends of St. Patrick's. Tom loved to hunt and fish, and was able to go hunting in Wyoming and fishing in Canada with his sons. Tom and Dotsie were also enthusiastic travelers. They used their motor home to travel to many states and saw many attractions. They loved to go to country music festivals, especially the Hodag. Tom is survived by his wife, Dotsie; their three children and spouses, Tim (Debbie) Nate, Pat (Lynn) Nate, and Debbie (David) Bauknecht, all of Reedsville; eight grandchildren, Chad (Kelly) Nate, Michael (Heather) Nate, Lea Ann Nate and special friend, Rick Laabs, Jason (Lisa) Nate, Adam Nate, Patrick (Sara) Nate, Kyle Bauknecht and special friend, Kelly Grimm, and Tyler Bauknecht. He was "Papa Tom" to six great-grandchildren, Maiya and Kendyl Nate, Sophia and Joey Barrington - Nate, and Natalie and Dawson Nate. He is further survived by his sister, Bernita Schenian of Whitelaw; a brother, Edgar Nate, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Bernard Dvorachek of Brillion, Joe (Micki) Dugan, Shawano, Eunice Wusterbarth of Kiel, Joyce Braun of St. Nazianz, and Judy (Ken) Schroeder of Green Bay. Also surviving are his Godchildren, Mark Biely, Joe Wusterbarth, Greg Dvorachek, Laurie Bolle, and Pat Lensmire; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Irene Nate; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Joe and Emma Dugan; one sister, Rose Jean Dvorachek; two sisters-in-law, Florette Nate and Elaine Nate; brothers-in-law, Dick Braun and Leon Wusterbarth, three nephews, Brian Dugan, Randy Schneider, and Jeff Guile; one niece, Geralyn Dvorachek; and a great-nephew, Ryan Schenian. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Rev. David Zimmerman will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment to follow in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the St. Patrick's Historical Building in Maple Grove, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening, July 11, 2008. The Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., followed by a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m., led by Deacon Tom Koch. Visitation will continue Saturday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, after 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Nate family with funeral arrangements. Tom's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Bayer, St. Vincent Hospital, and Unity Hospice for all of the wonderful care they provided; To Father Dave Zimmerman and Deacon Tom Koch for all of their spiritual guidance, and to all of the family and friends who have supported Tom in his amazing life journey.
Person ID	I148390	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Nate, John A., b. 24 Jun 1900, d. Abt Apr 1968, Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA (Age 67 years)
Mother	Unknown, UnknownF
Family ID	F40147	Group Sheet \| Family Chart