Born to eternal life and joined his beloved wife, Mavis (nee Massard) on Monday, March 7, 2016, age 92 years. Loving dad of Michael (Patricia Nelson), Patricia (Kim) Armstrong, Mark (Nancy Gall), Christopher, Robert (Kristin) and Barbara Van Alstine. Dearest grandpa of Timothy, Kathryn (Steven) Taylor, Matthew and Nicholas. Dear brother James (Joyce) and Marion Van Alstine; the late Delphine Hendricks and the late Delbert Van Alstine. Also survived by other family and friends. Thomas was a retiree of the Caterpillar Company after 30 years of service and a U.S. Army veteran serving during WW II. A thank you to the caring staff at Creekside Terrance in Oak Creek, for the loving care you gave Thomas. Visitation on Friday, March 11, 2016, 9:30-11:00 AM at ST. VERONICA CHURCH, 4001 So. Whitnall Ave., Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Entombment and military honors to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322