Thomas Joseph Genske, age 89, of Sheboygan passed away on March 9, 2025. Tom was born October
25, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Anna (Hagen) Genske. Tom graduated from Messmer High
School and served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He was united in marriage August
22, 1959 to Mary Jane Yoerin at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic church and shared 65 wonderful years
together.
Tom and Mary moved to Sheboygan in 1967 to raise their five children. For most of his working career
Tom was a Surveyor with the Ozaukee County Highway Department. Tom was a devoted Catholic and
was an active member at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. He served the community as Treasurer of the St.
Vincent De Paul Society, administered Holy Communion to the residents of Sunnyridge Nursing Home
and volunteered at Meals on Wheels. Tom had a special gift that made those whom he interacted with
feel special and important, even if he couldn’t always remember your name. Tom greatly loved his wife,
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing and golfing,
especially with close friends and family.
Tom is survived by his children; Thomas (Mary) Genske of Pewaukee, Peg (Byron) Mitchell of Waukesha,
Sue (Jon) Byom of Lucerne, Switzerland, Jane (Mike) Widmer of Bend, Oregon and Ted (Jess) of Green
Bay; grandchildren Kate (Tim) Zellmer, Annie (Patrick) Burnside, Maggie Genske, Janie Genske, Allison
Byom, Sarah (Scott) Aschebrook, Michael (Kate) Widmer, Jack Widmer, Teddy (Jordan) Widmer, Lauren
(Derek) Bohm and Colin Genske, four great-grandchildren Sawyer and Tate Bohm, Lucy and Jack Zellmer,
and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane, his parents, his
brother Bill Genske and sisters MaryAnn Feller, Betty Walt, and Micky Adams.
We want to thank the staff of Morningside Health for the kindness and wonderful care they provided to
our dad.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:30am, at St. Clement
Catholic Church, 522 New York Ave, Sheboygan, WI with Father Nicholas Baumgardner officiating.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.
Burial will be private.
Tom and Mary considered St. Vincent De Paul Society of Sheboygan a worthy cause, and one that was
very near and dear to their hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Name of Jesus
Catholic Church or St. Vincent De Paul Society in memory of Tom Genske.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.ballhornchapels.com
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