"We are saddened to hear the news of Tom's passing. Myself I knew him for 30 years +. He always greeted everyone with a smile, he had a big heart, and was there if you needed him. He was an awesome father to his children. He will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with his family(he loved his girls so much). To the children we are here if you need anything. Love you all!!"
In loving memory of
Thomas Rost
November 28, 1945 - February 7, 2017
Thomas A. Rost, 71, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1945 to the late George and Irene (Hellman) Rost. After graduating from Oconto Falls High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served in the Vietnam War. In Thomas' free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and spending time on his land in Oconto County. Being the family man he was, he always enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his daughters, Cassie Yaeger and Leslie (Al Bailey) Rost; step-sons, Scott (Dena) Klaus and Chad (Danielle) Klaus; grandchildren, Tanner Klaus, Kennedy Klaus, Brody Yaeger, Maxx Klaus, and Caden Yaeger; sisters, Margaret (Larry) Brick and Pat (John) Yirsa; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of Parish Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Gerald Prusakowski, OFM officiating at St, Benedict Catholic Parish, 3370 Deerfield Rd., in Suamico. In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Thomas' name.
Thomas' family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and Unity Hospice for their compassion and care during this difficult time.
Tributes
"We are saddened to hear the news of Tom's passing. Myself I knew him for 30 years +. He always greeted everyone with a smile, he had a big heart, and was there if you needed him. He was an awesome father to his children. He will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with his family(he loved his girls so much). To the children we are here if you need anything. Love you all!!"
"Thanks for being a friend all these years. Will miss seeing you around. Will always think of you when I hear someone singing Johnny Cash at Karaoke time. Thanks for your service to your country and being a Great Comrade in-arms. Bob M."
"I got to know Tom @ Brown County Sportsmen's Club. I quickly grew to adore him. Tom always greeted me with a smile and some funny remark. Tom always kept me on my toes there. He will be sadly missed at BCSC. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Tom may you rest in peace but I have a feeling you will be doing a lot of fun things in heaven. "