Tom was 46 when he passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare, in Madison. Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz. Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, where he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers as family.
In spring 2003, Tom married and this union was blessed with a daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, two brothers, a sister, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.∼MADISON - Tom Akey's sun rose July 28, 1963, and set Nov. 19, 2009; 46 years of life, joy and love. He passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare in Madison.
Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz.
Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, and he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers family. In the spring of 2003, Tom met the love of his life, and they married the following September. Tom became a father to his wife's daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter; mother; two brothers; a sister; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, McFarland Lutheran Church or Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Published 22 November 2009
In spring 2003, Tom married and this union was blessed with a daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, two brothers, a sister, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.∼MADISON - Tom Akey's sun rose July 28, 1963, and set Nov. 19, 2009; 46 years of life, joy and love. He passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare in Madison.
Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz.
Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, and he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers family. In the spring of 2003, Tom met the love of his life, and they married the following September. Tom became a father to his wife's daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter; mother; two brothers; a sister; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, McFarland Lutheran Church or Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Published 22 November 2009
Tom was 46 when he passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare, in Madison. Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz. Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, where he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers as family.
In spring 2003, Tom married and this union was blessed with a daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, two brothers, a sister, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.∼MADISON - Tom Akey's sun rose July 28, 1963, and set Nov. 19, 2009; 46 years of life, joy and love. He passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare in Madison.
Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz.
Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, and he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers family. In the spring of 2003, Tom met the love of his life, and they married the following September. Tom became a father to his wife's daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter; mother; two brothers; a sister; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, McFarland Lutheran Church or Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Published 22 November 2009
In spring 2003, Tom married and this union was blessed with a daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, two brothers, a sister, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.∼MADISON - Tom Akey's sun rose July 28, 1963, and set Nov. 19, 2009; 46 years of life, joy and love. He passed away after a brave and noble battle with leukemia at HospiceCare in Madison.
Born in Portage, he attended public schools in Pardeeville and Randolph, before moving to Elmwood, where he attended high school, distinguishing himself on the basketball court. He studied human services at Madison Area Technical College. He lived and worked in Madison; Sandusky, Ohio; Eau Claire; Austin, Minn.; and Tucson, Ariz.
Upon returning to Madison, Tom set his sights higher and was hired by St. Vincent De Paul, and he became manager of the Processing Center. More than just a job, he considered his co-workers family. In the spring of 2003, Tom met the love of his life, and they married the following September. Tom became a father to his wife's daughter. The three enjoyed many trips, camping adventures and projects on their home, taking pleasure together in the little, simple things.
Tom is survived by his wife, daughter; mother; two brothers; a sister; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 1996.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Road, McFarland. A gathering of family and friends will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, McFarland Lutheran Church or Keeya Holmes-Meaux Continuing Education Fund.
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Published 22 November 2009
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