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VISITATION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE
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In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 6737 W. Washington Street Suite 2150 West Allis, WI 53214.
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RACINE – Thomas F. Howe, 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Chicago, IL on September 24, 1940; the son of the late William and Cornelia (nee: Van der Weil) Howe. On April 6, 1962, he married Domina Marie Giaconi in Bellingham, WA.
Thomas proudly served his country with the U. S. Marine Corps from 1958 – 1966. He graduated from Madison Business College in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in business.
Thomas had many occupations over the years. He worked as a ticket agent for Northwest Airlines. He also was a manager of Ponderosa Restaurant and worked as a travel agent for many years, at Kids Travel, Baxter and AAA. Finally, he worked as a corrections officer for the Racine County Sheriff’s Department. After retirement, he continued to serve in pretrial risk assessments.
Thomas was a former member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Senior Men’s League at Ives Grove Golf Links.
In addition to his loving wife, Domina, he is survived by his two daughters, Linda (Richard) Howe-Wensel of Mankato, MN and Donna Howe of Omaha, NE and his granddaughter, Marissa Marie Wensel. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Howe.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 9-10 a.m. Due to Covid19, a private, invitation only, service will take place with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care 6737 W. Washington Street Suite 2150 West Allis, WI 53214.
Ray Isaacs says
I enjoyed talking with Tom. I worked security at the mall.
Carrie ,Al and Gabby says
Truly sorry for your loss. carrie Gabby and myself have you in are prayers.
Kathie Schalk says
So sorry for your loss. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
G. Dyess says
Great to have worked with Mr. Howe. Sorry for your loss.
Linda Hoeffert says
Linda. I’m so sorry to hear of your dads passing Please know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. I miss you. I’m sorry I was unable to see you.
Jeffrey Damaschke says
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Thomas. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ferd Reichelt says
Tom and I were best friends through most of St James Grammar school and High School at Luther North. We shared everything during those years including our girl friends. After high school we lost touch and went our separate ways until I went to the ticket counter of Northwest in Madison 30 years later and we each promised to keep in touch which we never did. Twenty-five more years passed before we met again at the St James class reunion where we touched again. The video was very good at filling in the past 70 years. My best wishes to his family who I never got to meet. I too will treasure those precious years I spent with Tom.