Thomas Ray Aaroen passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife, Gail, his son, Jake and his devoted sister, Andrea on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Tom liked to say that he was born in Madison, WI in the middle of the night, in the middle of the year, in the middle of the century at 2:02 AM on July 25, 1950 - a child of the post-World War II Baby Boom. He was the third son in as many years, born to Barkley Eugene and Violet Lorraine (Lee) Aaroen.
Tom graduated from McFarland High School and attended two years of college at UW-Platteville, UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire. On June 23, 1972, Tom married the love of his life, Gail Foster. Together, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a month early on May 23, surrounded by family and friends. Tom was awake and aware throughout the celebration, enjoying the food, the company and the chance to sit outdoors. The day was a beautiful gift to all of those involved.
Tom worked for many years as a mail carrier in Madison. He bowled and played golf and softball until 1992, when he fell victim to a back injury that left him disabled. Tom loved reading, watching sports, doing Sudoku and working crossword puzzles. He had a passion for reading anything about the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, about whom he had hoped to write a book. Deep in his heart, he was both a writer and a poet who had a lively sense of humor, even into his last days.
One of his first jobs was as a sports reporter at the McFarland Community Life newspaper and his journals reflect a well-written account of family history and lore. Throughout the years, he penned a number of poems that testified to his deep love for life, for his wife, Gail and for his children and his extended family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gail; his sons, Josh, Jake and Joe Aaroen; granddaughters, Bryonna, Kendra and Hannah Aaroen; his brother, Jim Aaroen; sister, Andrea (Wayne) Boyles; as well as his nieces, Lisa Pyle, Kimberly Rohlfing, Michelle (Lane) Garrelts and Becky Hane; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Terry.
A private burial will be at the Upper McFarland Cemetery.
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Tom graduated from McFarland High School and attended two years of college at UW-Platteville, UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire. On June 23, 1972, Tom married the love of his life, Gail Foster. Together, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a month early on May 23, surrounded by family and friends. Tom was awake and aware throughout the celebration, enjoying the food, the company and the chance to sit outdoors. The day was a beautiful gift to all of those involved.
Tom worked for many years as a mail carrier in Madison. He bowled and played golf and softball until 1992, when he fell victim to a back injury that left him disabled. Tom loved reading, watching sports, doing Sudoku and working crossword puzzles. He had a passion for reading anything about the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, about whom he had hoped to write a book. Deep in his heart, he was both a writer and a poet who had a lively sense of humor, even into his last days.
One of his first jobs was as a sports reporter at the McFarland Community Life newspaper and his journals reflect a well-written account of family history and lore. Throughout the years, he penned a number of poems that testified to his deep love for life, for his wife, Gail and for his children and his extended family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gail; his sons, Josh, Jake and Joe Aaroen; granddaughters, Bryonna, Kendra and Hannah Aaroen; his brother, Jim Aaroen; sister, Andrea (Wayne) Boyles; as well as his nieces, Lisa Pyle, Kimberly Rohlfing, Michelle (Lane) Garrelts and Becky Hane; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Terry.
A private burial will be at the Upper McFarland Cemetery.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care
Thomas Ray Aaroen passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife, Gail, his son, Jake and his devoted sister, Andrea on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Tom liked to say that he was born in Madison, WI in the middle of the night, in the middle of the year, in the middle of the century at 2:02 AM on July 25, 1950 - a child of the post-World War II Baby Boom. He was the third son in as many years, born to Barkley Eugene and Violet Lorraine (Lee) Aaroen.
Tom graduated from McFarland High School and attended two years of college at UW-Platteville, UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire. On June 23, 1972, Tom married the love of his life, Gail Foster. Together, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a month early on May 23, surrounded by family and friends. Tom was awake and aware throughout the celebration, enjoying the food, the company and the chance to sit outdoors. The day was a beautiful gift to all of those involved.
Tom worked for many years as a mail carrier in Madison. He bowled and played golf and softball until 1992, when he fell victim to a back injury that left him disabled. Tom loved reading, watching sports, doing Sudoku and working crossword puzzles. He had a passion for reading anything about the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, about whom he had hoped to write a book. Deep in his heart, he was both a writer and a poet who had a lively sense of humor, even into his last days.
One of his first jobs was as a sports reporter at the McFarland Community Life newspaper and his journals reflect a well-written account of family history and lore. Throughout the years, he penned a number of poems that testified to his deep love for life, for his wife, Gail and for his children and his extended family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gail; his sons, Josh, Jake and Joe Aaroen; granddaughters, Bryonna, Kendra and Hannah Aaroen; his brother, Jim Aaroen; sister, Andrea (Wayne) Boyles; as well as his nieces, Lisa Pyle, Kimberly Rohlfing, Michelle (Lane) Garrelts and Becky Hane; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Terry.
A private burial will be at the Upper McFarland Cemetery.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care
Tom graduated from McFarland High School and attended two years of college at UW-Platteville, UW-Whitewater and UW-Eau Claire. On June 23, 1972, Tom married the love of his life, Gail Foster. Together, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary a month early on May 23, surrounded by family and friends. Tom was awake and aware throughout the celebration, enjoying the food, the company and the chance to sit outdoors. The day was a beautiful gift to all of those involved.
Tom worked for many years as a mail carrier in Madison. He bowled and played golf and softball until 1992, when he fell victim to a back injury that left him disabled. Tom loved reading, watching sports, doing Sudoku and working crossword puzzles. He had a passion for reading anything about the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln, about whom he had hoped to write a book. Deep in his heart, he was both a writer and a poet who had a lively sense of humor, even into his last days.
One of his first jobs was as a sports reporter at the McFarland Community Life newspaper and his journals reflect a well-written account of family history and lore. Throughout the years, he penned a number of poems that testified to his deep love for life, for his wife, Gail and for his children and his extended family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Gail; his sons, Josh, Jake and Joe Aaroen; granddaughters, Bryonna, Kendra and Hannah Aaroen; his brother, Jim Aaroen; sister, Andrea (Wayne) Boyles; as well as his nieces, Lisa Pyle, Kimberly Rohlfing, Michelle (Lane) Garrelts and Becky Hane; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Terry.
A private burial will be at the Upper McFarland Cemetery.
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care
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