Thomas C. Morgan, age 62, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2012.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship. Pastor Barbara Merwin will officiate. Interment will be at the Davis Corners Cemetery at a later time. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Thomas was born February 2, 1950 in Portage, Wisconsin to Clifford and Leah (Coon) Morgan. He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1968 and then went to U.W. Platteville majoring in music & agriculture. Following his college graduation he went on to teach Ag and industrial arts in Mauston. He didn’t leave his students behind and would even bring them to the farm to teach them over the weekends. He was a 4th generation farmer and retired from his teaching position to help his father on the farm. Because of his love of children he was a 4-H leader in the animals & crops area and wanted to carry this on after his teaching career at the school.
Thomas initiated the Unique Antique Review and was one of the original founders of the Old Farmers Antique Club. He was a charter member of the Adams County Antique Farmers and the Grand Marsh Lions clubs. He worked in the museum at the fairgrounds doing all of the baking for the fall festival and was an excellent cook and baker. Each April he would have “Spring on the Farm” at his farm. Thomas was Easton Town Chairman for 28 years. He was a member of the Grand Marsh Congregational U.C.C. and their organist for over 20 years. He was one of the first exhibiters at the Iola car show. Thomas was a very jovial, non-judgemental person always making friends with young and old alike. He was never too busy to drop everything to help anyone. He loved to vacation at Oxbo whenever he had the chance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Leah Morgan and his infant brother Robert
Survivors:
Special Friend: Kathy Myers & his Aunt: Hazel Morgan
He is further survived by numerous cousins and many friends
In lieu of flowers memorials in Tom’s name may be given to the Grand Marsh Lions Club, P.O. Box 121 Grand Marsh, WI 53936
I remember Tom in Band class at A-F as a fellow trumpet player….he was truly a nice guy…always happy and kind. Rest in peace, Tom.
Condolences to those close to Tom. His footprints will forever be in the community where he touched so many lives and so many projects.
May he rest in peace.
Tom was like a grandfather to us, he was always nice and funny. We used to go to his farm and just hang out with him and Larry. He was also a great cook, He always had something in the oven when we went there. He was also a very hard worker and I loved helping him around his farm. Tom will be dearly missed. – Richard & Skyler
I’m sorry for your loss. I remember years ago riding on Tom’s snowmobile with my dad (Charles). He was always so nice.
My memory of Tom Morgan goes back to Mauston High School. Tom and I taught together at MHS. We spent time fishing and snowmobiling up north at Oxbo Resort. Always enjoyed going to Grand Marsh to visit Tom and his parents. There was always something going. Tom will be sadly missed by his many friends and the community that he loved so much. It will be important for all of us to find a way to keep his legacy going.
It’s always sad to hear of a friend leaving us, but their memory will be kept alive by all the people whose hearts they have touched. Our condolences to family and friends, rest in peace Tom……..
John and Marilynn
Tom was a distant cousin. For 30 years we went to Iola together, had some great times. Also in resent years, spring on the farm and the fall show at the fair grounds. Them times will never be the same, if they even happen at all. He will truly be missed. Both of our mothers died about the same time. We both had sawtooth catus that our mothers had which had not bloomed for 25 years. He had his at the store front in Grandmarsh. They both bloomed at the same time one spring. One night in the fall I went with him to milk cows when at the fall meet. He told me cows had been milked in his barn twice a day for over 100 years. So many memories. I could go on and on but I will close now. Noel and Patti Evnas, Marshfield, WI.
Tom was a great man who will never be forgotten. Mike worked on the farm for a few years. And he named two cows after my daughters Melody, Missy. We all laughed about that. I remember going to the farm and that goose he had would chase us around. Tom would laugh so hard. We will never forget his whole hardy laugh. We will miss him dearly.
We were both classmates with Tom in the “Class of 68 “. Many good memories of school, sports, and just plain clean fun with Tom. He remained a friend and always had some great stories. He sure knew alot about old cars and got excited talking about them. Our prayers are with the family, the memories are forever.
Tom was a great man and a great friend. He will be missed by many. Tom was always so caring about other people.
Tom was one of the best people I had ever met. We became friends after I purchased some cattle from him a few years ago. He was a good, fair man in his dealings with people. I enjoyed doing business with him and will miss him as a friend as well! Rest in peace.
God must have needed a champion. I don’t disagree with His choice just His timing. Rest in peace you added much to this earth .
As a friend and schoolmate of Tom’s, I extend my sincere sympathy to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed but long-remembered, by so many people, including me.
Tom was a student of my late husband when he attend UW-Platteville. He soon became a family friend. My family and I have many good memories of Tom and Clifford and Leah. Iola, the car show here in Platteville and the old car show in Grand Marsh. We will never forget Tom.
Jan Loberger
tom was a kind and caring person. It was always nice to go down and talk to him. Tim love working for them. As did my daughter she was in 4th and Tom like helping her with one of their cows she took to the fair. He will be missed very much our prayers go out to the family members. We alway remember Him
Tom was a great mentor. I learned so much from him. I loved to help on the farm when I was in grade school and was even given a summer job there as a farm hand in the summer months when I was older. It was always fun and exciting working with Tom, always learning something new. No matter if you were in the parts store, at the farm or on the fair grounds Tom was always sharing his wisdom. I am honored to have known, learned from and worked with such a great man. He touched and changed the lives of so many and brought out the best in us. I would like to send my condolences and sympathy to his family. Even though he is gone in body his memory shall live on in our memories and in our hearts forever.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy.
He was a good man and I’m proud to be able to have called him my friend.
He will be missed in many ways by many people.
Tim & Sharon Lee
Kathy & Hazel, May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. With caring thoughts.
He was a good man and a decent fried. My sympathies to your family
A former student of my late husband at UW-Platteville – Tom was a great friend. I’m so very sorry that he’s gone. My family and I will always remember him.
Jan Loberger
Platteville
Kathy and Hazel, Earl and I are very sorry for your loss.Tom was one of the “GOOD GUY’S”alway’s had a smile on his face!(going to miss that)”Spring on the Farm” will never be the same.He enjoyed his life,you lady’s remember that~
As a life long friend of Tom’s, I wish to extend condolences to family and extended family. May he rest in peace!
Tom was a wonderful man. Remember him for all he has done in Old Farmers and Lions. Share your memories. Hazel & Kathy you have our sympathy.
Tom was a great friend! He drove us to our wedding reception in his green and black Ford Model A on our wedding day June 4, 1977. We will never forget him! Our heartfelt condolances to his family.