Thomas Pomeroy

Thomas C. Pomeroy, 57, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was born June 27, 1957 son of the late Marion (nee Rosenthal) Pomeroy and the late Clifford Pomeroy.
Tom was born in Kaukauna and lived there all his life until last summer when Tom and Donna moved to their home on Legend Lake in Keshena.
He proudly served as a Marine reservist for eight years.
On April 30, 1978 he was united in marriage to Donna Volkman at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Center.
Tom has been a faithful member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He loved to spread the great news of the Risen Savior with all. His passion for Christ grew as did his faith. The faith God blessed Tom with was inspiring to his family and those around him.
Tom enjoyed wrestling and coached his son in his earlier years and watched his grandsons wrestle the last several years. He loved to attend high school wrestling meets and attended the state wrestling tournaments for 25 years, even going just two weeks ago.
The grandchildren were his pride and joy. He also enjoyed the relaxing campfires, canoe rides, and his hammock.
Tom was a hard worker with a creative and entrepreneurial mind. Everything he did was with passion and courage. He had the determination to make things happen, especially when others said it couldn't be done. He used that drive during his fight with cancer and taught others to stay strong.
He is survived by his wife Donna; three children: Jessica (Gary, deceased on 3/9/2015) Hinske, Rachel (Lane) Kufner, and Thomas (Carissa) Pomeroy; six grandchildren: Austin, Bryce, and Alyssa Kufner, Faith, Hope, and Hunter Pomeroy; four step-grandchildren: Matt, Reggie (Kari), Mike (Sara), and Jon Hinske; three step great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Weston, and Kora. He is further survived by his brother Daniel Pomeroy; two sisters: Mary Euclide and Eve (Robert) Cupp; mother-in-law Rita Volkman; brother-in-law Harlan (Shari) Volkman; two sisters-in-law: Faye (Pat) Sheppard and Lois Volkman. Also survived by other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; a son-in-law Gary Hinske; father-in-law Lyle Volkman; brother-in-law Robert Volkman; and sister-in-law Sherry Pomeroy.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm. Visitation will continue at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Center on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9:30 am until services at 11 am with Pastor Jeffrey Suhr and Pastor Micah Martin officiating. Full military honors will be held at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tom's memory.
It was Tom's wishes to remain at home, and his family is truly grateful for the love and care provided by Harlan and Peggy for Tom and his family, which allowed Tom's wish to be granted.
Special thanks also to Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology, Appleton Medical Center, ThedaCare At Home, and ThedaCare Hospice for the care, compassion, and friendship.
You would always tell me, "You're the best", at which I would respond, "You're better than the best". Now, my love, you're with the Best of the Best, our risen Lord and Savior. Love you with all of my heart, Donna.