Thomas W. Cook

Cook, Thomas W.
Appleton

Age 83, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, October 26, 2004. He was born in Green Bay on October 29, 1920, son of the late Charles and Minnie (Semler) Cook. On November 17, 1945, he married Myrtle Dell in Appleton. She preceded him in death in 1973. On June 29, 1974 he married Thelma Tate with whom he enjoyed 30 years of marriage. He was proud to serve in the United States Army Engineers in England, France and Germany during World War II. Thomas was employed at various places including a rubber plant in Hopkins Minnesota and Fox Tractor in Appleton. Operating a dump truck and a trash hauling endeavor sparked an interest in “old” things. His hobbies in retirement included restoring old furniture and being very handy at fixing things. He especially loved to fish on the Wolf River, where he had a trailer on the river at Guth’s Resort in Weyawega, and in the Langlade County Area.

Thomas is survived by his wife Thelma, three daughters: Connie Cook and her daughter Michelle (Alonzo) Laflore of Oshkosh, Betty Cook of La Crosse, Joyce (Dan) Graham and their children Katherine, Peter and Charlie of Independence, Missouri; six great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Thomas is preceded in death by his brothers: Carlton, Stanley, Ralph and Russell; and sisters: Margaret Weimar and Evelyn Heck.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2004, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior Street, Appleton, with Pastor Steve Nickel officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family extends a special thank you to 4 South West at Appleton Medical Center for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Thomas’ name is being established.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231