"Our thoughts and prayers are with Tommy's family and friends. He will be missed, especially his favorite comment, "I sure wish it would snow". Rip Tommy."
In loving memory of
Thomas Waters
December 9, 1935 - February 9, 2016
Thomas D. Waters, of White Lake, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home. He was 80 years old. He was born on December 9, 1935 in Dunbar, Wis. a son of the late Thomas and Mabel (Shannon) Waters.
He served in the United States Navy from January 17, 1956 to April 25, 1958.
He was employed at the Pavek Mink Ranch in Polar and worked for over 25 years at Robbins Inc. in White Lake retiring in 1999.
He enjoyed fishing, going to the restaurant and having coffee with his friends and spending time with friends at Doemel's Bar "home of the weasel".
His favorite saying was "I wish it would snow" and his favorite song was, In the Pines.
Survivors include four sisters, Lois Grabarczyk of South Milwaukee, Ethel (Robert) Pavek of Polar, Norma (Richard) Doemel of Canada and Criss (John) Kielcheski of White Lake; six brothers, Charles Waters (Sue Hawley) of White Lake, Terry (Bonnie) Waters of Elton, Michael (Jean) Waters of White Lake, Andy (Melissa) Waters of DePere, Arthur (Sharon) Waters of Appleton and Russell (Marcie) Waters of Appleton. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Peggy Waters.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Dustin Christensen officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. White Lake veterans will conduct military honors following the service at the funeral home.
Tributes
" My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and many friends of Tommy, He will be missed."
"Tommy would say to me when I walked into the house" well, look who came over to wash the cups and saucers and scare the mice away and sweep the chicken poop off the back porch""
"Our deepest sympathy! Tom was a wonderful man which we gave many rides in the morning to Strongs for his coffee on our way to Antigo. He'll be missed!"
"Our deepest sympathy. No matter how long in between seeing Tom, he never forgot who you were. We lost a wonderful person and friend."
"Tom was always fun and easy going. Don't think I ever saw him frown."
"playing pool with Tommy he was good he didn't play much but I enjoy it going to miss you. You friend Roger."
"So Sorry,Always enjoyed talking to him @ the store or the cafe! Will miss that!Marge Gau"
"Thoughts and prayers to the Waters family Tommy will be greatly missed by many."
"Thoughts & prayers for Tommy and all of his family. I grew up as close friends of the Waters family and remained so over the years. Tommy was a close friend & we had many great times together. His fun loving humor will always remain with me."
"My thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of Tommy. He was a close friend of my moms family. My mom was Marty Powell/Kelpsas. When the family would reminisce about times gone by, always good and fun stories about Tommy came up! God bless you all! "
"Our prayers and thoughts are with the Waters family at this time.When we moved back to White Lake in 1990 Tommy was the first to welcome us .Every morning he would walk down to the station for his meeting of the "coffee club".Tommy always had a cheerful word of greeting.Rest in peace friend. Jim and Ruth Roberts Benson,AZ"
"In the difficult days to come, may the wonderful memories of Tommy give you comfort until the words of Isaiah 35:5,6 are fulfilled. Our deepest condolences to your family and friends."
"Dear Waters Family~ we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Tommy. You can't help but smile thinking of him. Oh what fond memories!! With sympathy, prayers, and love... the Lambert Girls... Beth (& Bubba), Jacki Sue, and Gina...and Vicki too"