McNamara, Thomas J. Jr.

1933 - 2009  (76 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	McNamara, Thomas J.
  Suffix	Jr.
  Born	24 Jan 1933	Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	8 Feb 2009	Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	10 Feb 2009
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Thomas Joseph McNamara, Jr., age 76, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2009, at home surrounded by his family. He was born January, 24, 1933, in Neenah, the son of Thomas J. and Elizabeth "Bess" (Sweeney) McNamara, Sr. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Ruth Kachur, on August 2, 1952, and they were each other's "mates" for 56 years. Thomas served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was employed at Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He was an active life member of Harvey Pierre VFW Post # 2778, as well as a life member of their Military Order of the Cooties. In his spare time, he was an avid fisherman and hunter and played golf with Ruth for many years. Thomas is survived by his wife, Ruth; five children: Colleen (Mike) Pankratz, Terry (Bob) Whalen, John (Lynn) McNamara, Ashlyn (Rob) Lonsway, Glenn (Patti) McNamara; eleven grandchildren: Sarah (Corey), Amanda (Brian), Bethany (Rob), Cheryl (Greg), Beth, Amy, Jennifer, Kyle, Keegan, Carson, Cavan; eight great-grandchildren: Elisabeth, Sean, Abigail, Michael, Mackenzie, Olivia, Katie-Grace, Isabella; three sisters: Agnes Peterson, Betty (Vernon) David, Margaret (Ron) Reitzner; several nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant brother, Patrick; and brother-in-law, Oscar Peterson. Funeral services for Tom will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009, at Wichmann Funeral Home, followed by an Irish wake and luncheon at VFW Post # 2778. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family has established a memorial fund to support the National Home for Children; Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI, VFW Post 2778's Youth Programs and Military Order of the Cooties. The family wishes to thank Theda Care at Home Hospice, especially Leslie and Terri for their kindness and care during Thomas's illness. May the road rise with you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, may God keep you in the hollow of His hand. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 Online Condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
  Reference Number	5929
  Person ID	I316422	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Father	McNamara, Thomas J. Sr.,   b. Bef 1915,   d. Bef 2009  (Age ~ 94 years)
  Mother	Sweeney, Elizabeth,   b. Bef 1915,   d. Bef 2009  (Age ~ 94 years)
  Family ID	F205902	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 24 Jan 1933 - Neenah, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA Died - 8 Feb 2009 - Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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  McNamara, Thomas J. Jan 24, 1933 - Feb 8, 2009