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His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 4th at 12 O’clock Noon, at St. Richard of Chichester Parish, 15th and Grand Avenue. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, August 3rd, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Friday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Entombment, with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Thomas W. Pietras, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Tom was born in Kenosha on December 30, 1941.
He served his country with the U.S. Navy. On July 13, 1963, in Holy Name Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Mary Tradewell. Tom had been employed by S.C. Johnson-Wax, retiring after thirty-seven and a half years of service, as an electrician and robotics engineer.
Tom was a member of St. Richard of Chichester Church, where he sang in the church choir and was a past member of the Parish Council. He was also a member of the J.M.B.A., the S.C. Johnson 20 Year Club, the Jo Wa Ca’s Camping Group, a H.O.G. member, the Our Harmony Club, the Navy Club, and AA-Benjamin House.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mary; two daughters, Terri (Kevin) Cain, and Karen (Joe) Powell, all of Racine, and son-in-law, Nicholas Bobinger, of Milwaukee; eight grandchildren, Robyn (Jesse) Palomino, Marci (Jason) Trumpy, Cortney Presser, Nicole (Amanda) Powell, Kimberly (Andrew Goetschel) Powell, Daniel (fiancée, Haley Schonter) Powell, Richard (Laura) Bobinger, and Rachel (Chris) Luckey; nine great-grandchildren, Allison, Ben, Amelia, Eliana, Asher, Kaylee, Macie, Josie, and Julie; sisters, Janice Wenszell, of Union Grove, and Cheryl (John) Francetic, of Racine; brothers-in-law, John (Becky) Tradewell, of Madison, and Bill Tradewell, of Kenosha. In addition to his parents, Carl and Jane Pietras, and father and mother-in-law, Wes and Frances Tradewell, Tom was preceded in death by two daughters, Joanne Bobinger, and Cathy Pietras, and four brothers-in-law, Dave Wenszell, George Petricek, Tom Tradewell, Jim Tradewell and sister-in-law, Margie Tradewell. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the ICU and the Medical Floor teams of the Aurora-Mt. Pleasant Medical Center for their care and compassion.
Pauline Tradewell and family says
Sending our condolences to all of you
Cyndi Tradewell says
Always in our hearts. I will never forget your beautiful smiling face in a most treasured picture as Wesley’s God parents with Father Joseph Miller in Minocqua Wisconsin. One of my favorites cherished in our Bible. Always part of family rosary and blessings for the repose of your soul and united with all who have gone before us.Peace and blessings to all.
Lori Jean (Lucas) Stone says
You’ll always be loved , missed and thought about..forever my ” daddy Tom” ,
May you always be ” dancing in the sky…”
With Neverending love to ‘mom’ Mary, Terri, and childhood bestie Karen…
Ron & Glenda Krizan says
So sorry for your loss. Tom was such a caring man. He will be deeply missed.
George and Lisa Scholzen says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories together.
Ron and Sheryle Kurdas says
We are so very sorry to read of Tom’s passing. Our prayers to Mary, Karen,Terri and families. Tom was such a wonderful guy,he made Ron and I feel so welcome at church. May God grant him eternal peace and rest.
Katheine C. Olle says
Mary and family you have my deepest condolences. Tom was a special guy always with a bright smile and a cheerful greeting. Tom was a classmate Saint Catherine’s High School, class of 1960. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Susan Lesperance says
Karen, I was saddened to see that your beloved Dad passed away. May he rest in peace in Heaven above. I am sending prayers of comfort to you and your family to cover you all in the difficult days ahead. He will always live on safe and loved in your sweet memories and heart.
Richard A and Naomi Y Miller says
Mary, Karen, and family,
You all are in our hearts, thoughts, and, prayers.
Jessica Jung says
May your memories bring smiles to your heart and peace to your mind. Be kind to yourselves through this challenging time. When your mind does wander, know that Tom would want it to wander through a good memory, not a heavy one;) To grieve is to love.
Tom and Debbie Peterik says
Mary, girls, and family, our condolences on your loss. Remembering fun times between families. RIP Daddy Tom
Larry Samz & Bobbie Samz says
We will really miss Tom as we enter the church for Sunday mass as he did for so many years. We will miss him dearly.
Larry and Bobbie
GLENN I GORDON says
RIP Tom. Glenn G Benjamin House.
Tom Chernouski says
Sincere condolonces to the family!! Remembering Tom well from the wax and of course the HD motorcycle rides. RIP Tom!!
Susan hillard says
I.was so sorry when my sister Joyce called to tell me that my cousin Tommy had passed. He was such a sweetheart, we grew up together, he would help you when ever.. my love and prayers go out to you Mary & your girls. Lean on the lord he will help you and give you peace. Love sue.