Thomas Franklin Pabst

Thomas F. Pabst Mr. Tom Pabst, of Grafton, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 22, 2013 at Lighthouse of West Bend. He was 64 years old. Tom was born December 25, 1948 in Milwaukee, the son of Raymond and Evelyn Stowasser Pabst. After school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967-1972. For 30 years, he worked as a metal fabricator at Super Steel in northern Milwaukee. On July 28, 1990, he was united in marriage with Cathy Rudie (nee Swanson) in Mequon. Together, the couple made their home in Grafton where Tom was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tom was fascinated with learning about history, the military, and the Presidents, and took a particular interest in the Civil War, John Adams and Richard Nixon. He enjoyed reading, nature and taking walks. He will be remembered for the laughter he brought wherever he went, with his sharp wit and mischievous humor. Tom is survived by his wife Cathy, step-son Richard Rudie, both of Grafton and mother-in-law Sylvia (Al Petajan) Winebrenner of Kewaunee. He is further survived by sister Kathy (Daniel) Zeh of Saukville, brother Kenneth (Carol) Pabst of Menomonee Falls, sister-in-law Connie (Greg...[more]

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oldt of Oshkosh, brother-in-law Joel (Myrna) Swanson of Moncks Corner, SC, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be held at 6PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-6PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. The family would like to thank Lighthouse of West Bend and Seasons Hospice for their outstanding care. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Cedarburg is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .