Thomas “Reilly” Skelton, age 79, of the Town of Mitchell,
WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday (August 21, 2019) at his home.
Reilly was born in the Town of Mitchell on September 18,
1939 to the late Thomas and Rosella (O’Reilly) Skelton.
On May 9, 1959 he married Nancy Warner at St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Cascade. Nancy preceded him in death on September 1, 2012 after 53
years of marriage.
He served as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard for
six years.
Reilly dairy farmed in the Town of Mitchell his entire
life.
Reilly spent his time racing, building and maintaining
his own race cars all his adult life. He also built engines for numerous drivers
and achieved many championships with his son KJ and Woody Klug.
Reilly enjoyed his collection of classic cars and
“Burning Rubber” whenever possible.
He is survived by five children: Robin Skelton, Stacy (Mike) Rentmeester, Jodi
(Loren) Lubach, KJ (Nicki) Skelton and Bridget (Tim) McKeown; Nine
granddaughters; Three Grandsons; Two step-granddaughters; Two great grandsons
and three great granddaughters. Survivors also include: One brother-in-law:
Elwood Binder and one sister-in-law: Janice Bant and numerous nieces, nephews
and a very special friend and companion: Sallie Jensen.
Reilly was preceded in death by his wife; Parents; One
brother: Johnny; His mother and father-in-law: Otis and Marcia Warner; Three sisters-in-law:
Pat Kramer Krupp, Mae Binder and Sallie Nelson; and Three brothers-in-law:
Eddie Kramer, Glen Nelson and John Krupp.
Following Reilly’s wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial
services will be held on Monday Evening (August 26, 2019) at 6:30 P.M. at the
Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Rev. Rae Ann Beebe, Pastor of Saron United
Church of Christ, will officiate.
Visitation will be at the Suchon Funeral Home on Monday
(Aug. 26) from 3:30 P.M. until the time of services.
Inurnment will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in
Parnell.
The Plymouth VFW World Cheese Center Post # 5612 will
conduct military rites at the Funeral
Home following the services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established
in Reilly’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.suchonfh.com.
