Obit: Skripjok, Thomas A. (1949 - 2013)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Clements, Freeman, Mravik, Noonan, Offord, Skripjok, Szak, Thorton, Tomczak

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 03/07/2013

Skripjok, Thomas "Tommy" A. (8 OCT 1949 - 3 MAR 2013)

Thomas "Tommy" A. Skripjok, 63, Medford, died on Sunday, March 3 at the COHO-Adams, CBRF in Colby, where he had resided the past six months.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Hemer Funeral Home in Medford, with David Clements officiating. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Gilman. Pallbearers are Tony Szak, Steve Mravik, Paul Thorton and Dave Offord.

Thomas Skripjok was born on October 8, 1949 in Lublin to Marion S. and Annabelle D. (Freeman) Skripjok. He attended special education schools in Medford.

In 1980, he became engaged to Lucille G. Noonan, and they were married in 1991. She preceded him in death on October 31, 1995. He worked as an assembler at Black River Industries in Medford for 30 years, then worked as a custodian at Weather Shield for 17 years until his retirement.

He was a member of Taylor County Special Olympics. He enjoyed participating in bowling and track and field in the Special Olympics, working on jigsaw puzzles and being outdoors.

Survivors include his mother, Annabelle Skripjok of Medford; four siblings, Sharon (Joe) Tomczak and Robin (Steve) Mravik, both of Lublin, Tony (Connie) Szak of Thorp and Rosemary (significant other Kerry) Offord of Cornell; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Marion Skripjok, and two brothers, Daniel and Richard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to his family to be designated at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.