Obit: Witt, Thomas J. (1935 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hennessey, Vanis, Witkowski, Witt

----Source: The Ladysmith News (Ladysmith, WI) 3/05/2018

Witt, Thomas J. (12 SEP 1935 - 28 FEB 2018)

Thomas J. Witt (a/k/a: Witkowski) found peace on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Tom was born in Chicago, Ill. on May 20, 1951 to Joseph and Lorraine (Hennessey) Witkowski.

Following the death of his father, Joseph, in 1970, Tom's mother, Lorraine married Steve Vanis in 1973. After his mother and Steve moved from Chicago to Holcombe in 1976, Tom made the journey to the Wisconsin northwoods and settled into an original one-room log cabin close to his mom and step-dad on the Chippewa River.

Tom enjoyed the life up north and the countless friends and folks he came to know. For many years he worked as an electrician throughout northern Wisconsin. He loved fishing, strumming his guitar playing his favorite Beatles songs and cheering for the Bears and White Sox, all the while keeping his unique sense of humor and smirky grin.

Tom is survived by his nephew, Jason and niece, Carla.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary.

At a future date to be determined and at Tom's request, his ashes will be scattered in a special place in the woods near his Holcombe home.