Born to eternal life on Thursday, August 11, 2022, age 87 years. Beloved husband for 64 years to Marelene (nee Piesik). Loving dad of Gerald (Lynn) Groff, T.J. (Karrie) Groff and Bonnie (Dave) Yopps. Cherished grandpa of Megan (Josh) Nicks, Jessica (Marshall) and Caroline Groff; Daniel, Diana and Randi (Delaney) Groff; Eric and Ian Yopps. Dear great-grandpa of Evann and Ellis. Dearest brother of Janet (the late Joe) Zupan and the late Shirley (the late Ray) Heebsh. Fond brother-in-law of Dan (Mary) Piesik. Also survived by nieces, nephews, god-children, other family and friends. Tom was a retiree of Rockwell Automation and a U.S. Navy veteran in the Seabees. He was an avid fisherman, Green Bay Packer fan, enthusiastic dartball player with the St. Veronica Church Gold dartball team. But most of all Tom will be fondly remembered for his example of faith and family, especially his grandchildren! Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Friday, August 19, 2022, 11:30 AM-1:15 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, 2:00 PM at the Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th Street. Private inurnment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom's memory to St. Francis De Sales Seminary, 3257 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, WI 53235 (https://www.sfs.edu/Donate). A thank you to the dedicated staff of the 10th floor and 2nd floor ICU at St. Luke's Medical Center for their care for our Tommy. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 3275 S. Howell Avenue 414-483-2322