Thomas Charles Beversdorf
Thomas Charles Beversdorf, 80, of Town of Rome (Nekoosa), passed on April 3, 2026 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital’s Palliative Care after suffering a severe stroke. He passed quietly in the evening with his wife by his side.
Thomas was born on April 20, 1945 in Birnamwood, WI to Herbert Louis Beversdorf and Dorothy Annabelle Justman. Being the only son in the family, Tom would often have been found shadowing his father at his car dealership or spending an afternoon on the golf course. While he would not pursue business like his father, he developed a keen sense of finance and leadership that would make him successful in his own career. He graduated from Birnamwood High School in 1963 and then continued his education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1967. Returning home, Tom proudly accepted his first teaching position as a Physical Education teacher at Adams-Friendship High School.
Tom was married to Elinor Wunderlich on August 19, 1967. Tom had met Elinor at a Lutheran Convention in Green Bay, WI and then attended college together. They raised three beautiful children, Matthew, Andy, and Laurel on the shores of Friendship Lake in Friendship, WI. Tom, known as “Pop” to his children, spent time playing sports with them—whether in the yard with wiffle ball and basketball or on the golf course. Through sports, he taught the value of practice, hard work, perseverance, and competition. Through poker, especially during the annual Christmas tournaments at his sister Jane’s home, he taught them to read people, think ahead, and balance risk with reward.
Tom instilled in his children a competitive spirit, an appreciation for athletics, and a deep love of games. He also taught them that life is best lived by working hard, providing for your family, and finding plenty of time for fun and games along the way. In this season of life, Tom was a young father, teacher, and athletic coach. But being as tenacious as he was, Tom decided to start on the path toward school leadership. He soon earned a Masters of Physical Education and his School Principal Administrator’s License from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Tom dedicated much of his life to education and mentorship. He began as a Physical Education teacher at Adams-Friendship High School, where he taught for 11 years. During that time, he coached basketball, cross country, golf, and boys volleyball, leading teams to three volleyball championships and one golf championship. He later served as Assistant Principal at Adams-Friendship High School for 11 years, followed by 14 years as Middle School Principal. Known affectionately as “Mr. B,” Tom retired in 2003, leaving a lasting impact on students, staff, and the community.
Tom was married to Teresa Lynn Harvey on October 27, 1999. Tom and Terri met while both teaching at Adams-Friendship High School. Through this marriage, he gained three young stepchildren: Shane, Terra, and Shad, and together they shared many years of family and life. Tom made sure that connection, opportunity and adventure were at the center of each family outing—whether that might be a camping trip at a State Park, fishing on the Wisconsin River, or Goose hunting in Horicon. In this season of life, Tom was attending and actively supporting all of his children’s (and later grandchildren’s) volleyball games, dance recitals, poker tournaments, soccer matches, band performances, golf outings, and other activities. He was also keenly interested in everyone’s grades, income, and careers and was immensely proud that each member of his family was successful in their own way.
In his personal life, Tom continued to participate in community activities and pursue his hobbies. He and Terri served as Special Olympics basketball coaches and volleyball referees for many years. Tom’s passion for the sports and the outdoors led Terri and Tom to golf regularly at Lake Arrowhead, fish from their boat in Wisconsin waterways, and buy a camper-trailer that they used around the state. These moments were made even better when able to share them with children and grandchildren. As life’s end came, Tom continued to be a loyal Badgers, Brewers, and Packers fan. He was an avid Democrat and made his opinion known—including the final days he spent at Aspirus.
The family would like to openly thank all of the caretakers, doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who crossed paths with Tom, especially at Emplify Moundview Hospital in Friendship, WI and Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Your care made the last years and moments of Tom’s life comfortable for him and his family. Thank you.
Tom is survived by his wife, Teresa; his children, Matt (Rachael), Andy (Mariana), and Laurel (Nathan); his stepchildren, Shane (Beth), Terra (Dustin), and Shad (Amanda); and his 12 grandchildren, who were a special source of pride and joy in his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Louis Beversdorf and Dorothy Annabelle Justman; and his sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Joe Resch.
Thomas was cremated, and his remains will be interred in Big Flats, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church of Big Flats (886 Bighorn Ave, Hancock, WI) on Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a service at 12:00 PM. Inurnment will take place immediately following for those who wish to attend.
Family and friends are invited to gather later that afternoon, starting at 3:00 PM, at Moundview in Friendship, WI to share memories and celebrate Thomas’s life.
Andy & family!
We know how hard it is loosing parents. Your Dad was quite the guy. He had the spirit of A-F so in him! 💚 He gave so much to the Adams-Friendship area and was an amazing man! I wonder how you got the love of the game Poker?! 😉
We sincerely send prayers, love and hugs during this hard time. Lots of memories to remember and also pray for all that loved him dearly! 🙏✝️♥️ Curtie & Michelle Pollex 😊
Terri, Matt, Andy, Laurel and families: Our sincere condolences go out to you in the loss of your dear husband and father, Tom. We are praying that the Lord Jesus Christ, who loves us, will comfort your hearts and give you peace.
Sorry for your loss. Mr. Beversdorf, was a good teacher, coach and friend. Sincere condolences to you all.
With deepest sympathy for all family and friends. Mr. B’s enthusiasm was passionate infectious and empowering. I heard about his explosiveness to fire 🔥 up a crowd before i experienced first hand. When I did it was just as described and an introduction to the HS experience if you will. I was excited to be in the presence of such energy and knew HS would be filled with excitement learning and leadership. RIP Mr. B. You will always be Mr. A-F, you left a mold no other can fill. Thank you for modeling and instilling greatness in all of us!🙏✝️
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Sorry for your loss. He was a good Vice Principal when I went to AF
Our deepest and sincerest sympathies to Tom’s family. Hugs and prayers to you all in this difficult time, but know that he is residing with our Lord in heaven. Tom’s family lived next door to us in Birnamwood when we were children. They had the Chevrolet dealeship in our in town and we had the Ford dealership. We had lots of fun teasing each other about cars but we were best friends in spite of that difference. RIP Tom, the world lost a great guy and Heaven gained another angel.
Dear Terri,
Your era at AFAS was my era as well. I have such fond memories of all of you. Peace to you and your wonderful family.
Lots of people are thinking of you and supporting you. Love you!
My sympathy to you all, Tom was principal at AFMS when I started teaching there. He convinced me to coach basketball and supported me through learning what middle schoolers are like! Hoping you find peace in his memories.
Terri and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you as you grieve. Take comfort in knowing that you will be reunited in His Kingdom one day.
Sincere sympathy to all of Tom’s wonderful family. He was such a strong spirited and unique individual. He made a positive difference in so many lives. Cherish your bountiful memories. I’m lucky to have known him and to have worked with him, as were my kids. Take care of each other.
I will always remember his spirit and fairness, it was a honor to have him as our V.P. Rest in peace, condolences to the family.
Prayers and thoughts to the family of Mr Beversdorf.
Class of 88
Mr. Beversdorf added so much energy and fun to my high school days. He will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
One of a kind. He will be missed.
Rip mr b you are for sure going to be missed.
Fond thoughts and caring out reach to all of you on Tom’s spirited life and passing.
To all of Tom’s loved ones
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. B’s passing. He was an amazing VP(Class of 1988 here). He will forever be remembered for the pep rallies..WE ARE A-F!
May you RIP Mr. B.
Sincerest sympathy to Mr. B’s family & closest friends. May God give you comfort at this time and help heal you with all the wonderful memories.
I was so appreciative of the welcoming phone call he made to me when he learned I was transferring from GM to the Middle School. He always was so supportive. I’ll never forget one of his favorite expressions he shared..” Never get into a pissing match with a skunk!”
It helped.
So glad I got to chat with him a bit a few weeks ago.
RIP Tom!
To Teri and family so sorry for your loss he will be deeply missed. He was my principle at the A-F junior High
Ron and I are so sorry for your wife Terri and Your Family You were loved by so many. We always loved seeing you both at Zion Church. We will miss you. Love, Ron and Laurie Leach
Dear Terri and family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Tom was an amazing man who was accepting of all. He knew how to be strong and gentle at the appropriate times. Tom never missed anything that was happening in his school and he handled it all.
I will always treasure the memories I have of Tom as my principal and as a good friend.
May God guide and support you through this difficult time.
Love,
Ruth Check
Thoughts prayers 🙏 and hugs 🫂 to the family and friends mr B was awesome as teacher and principal and just one great person all together was glad to have him around in my high school year’s RIP mr b
We are A-F!! Those were the days! My thoughts are with the whole family. Cherish your good memories.
So sorry to hear this news. Deepest sympathy to the Beversdorf family. I was in school when he was assistant principal at the high school, he was always willing to listen and discuss what was happening. Followed by my children attending school with him at the helm. He continued his listening and caring ways. He will be missed by the community he was so involved in.
Terri and family, we are thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Tom was an asset to the school and the community. May good memories sustain you at this sad time.
Go A-F. He is a beautiful person. I was blessed to only have one talk with him when I was a Junior and he treated me like family. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God comfort you at this time and always.
Sorry for your loss. Great memories also of MR.B. A true legend!
He will always have a spot in my heart for how he brought the school together as well as his fairness with discipline as the Asst School Principal. We are AF!!
Sorry for your loss. He was my gym teacher and principle..class of 77. My condolences to his family.
Tom was an inspiration to myself and many others! He had a passion when he spoke at our group in Rapids. He said we were all blessed to be alive and we were alive because the good Lord wasnt done with us yet! Well Tom the good Lord finally called you and your job was very well done 1 BLESS YOU!!!!
Condolences to the family.
Tom Beversdorf was a role model for us at AFHS as to how to live your life as a decent, trustworthy human being. I am glad that he was in my life when I was a teenager. I am sorry for your loss.
Terry I’m so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May the Lord give you and your family comfort in knowing Tom his special servant is renewed and now at peace with HIM.
Laurel, I am so sorry for your loss. From the eulogy, your father seems to have been a truly high quality individual who prioritized his family and contributed greatly to many students’ lives as a teacher, coach and administrator. It’s clear you learned a lot from him and he was a huge part of shaping who you are. May you find comfort in your memories of him and his love for you.
I did not know Tom in the school setting. However, heard he was legendary. I got to know Tom and Terri while I cared for Terri’s brother Tom (yes, Tom and Tom) in my group home. I was always included in family functions and Tom would take time to thank me each and every time for doing my job. He had quite a sense of humor and such a sharp wit. Time for you to rest, Terri, you will always be his wonderful wife and friend.
The boys from the class of 1981 were responsible for some of that grey hair. It was the best of times. We all waited in anticipation at our high school pep rallies for you to take the microphone, within minutes the atmosphere became electric. You were our biggest cheerleader and we loved you for it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Treasure your memories
As a family, lean on each other to get through this difficult time. Share the good times and remember all the lives Tom has touch throughout his time at AFSD, what a role model! I had the pleasure to work with him for many of those years and he was always there when you needed help.
My prayers and the best to each of you! May God help you as you adjust to your loss.
May you find peace in your life and you have my deepest sympathy.
Peace to each of you.
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. B. He truly was an amazing Vice Principal, and an even better man! As he was our VP in the class of 1988, we looked up to him, learned from him and admired his dedication to all of his students! He wasn’t just our VP, he was also a friend. Thank you Mr. B. You will be missed by all the lives you’ve touched!
Mr B
ETERNALLY
WE ARE AF
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mr. B from my high school days
May flights of angels sing him to his rest. Another great man from my formative years gone. Peace to the Mr. B’s family.
Sending the deepest condolences. I am sorry to hear of your loss.He was a great teacher that I had the pleasure of knowing. Sending prayers during this difficult time to the family
The best HS Volleyball ball coach ever!! He taught us not only a game but how to be men! He was like a dad, no nonsense and a winner ! I played volleyball and golf for him and spoke about Coach B many times in my US Army Sports!! What a man , he had us high on so many occasions in the science room, before games or even practices…ex players know!! RIP Tom..one of a kind! ! He is with my dad and Mr Ebert!! Love you guys and owe you all. Condolences to all of his family!
Condolences to the family. Tom was a fellow Pointer and we spent a lot of time together in biology labs and classes at UW-SP in the 1960s. I remember him being a very intelligent, outgoing person.
Terry and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tom defininatey touched all that met him, either work or play, he was a good man. Let all of the wonderful memories help ease the hurt. Friends, Dennis & Judy Allen
Terri and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed.
Rob and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to his entire family during this difficult time.
Tom made a lasting impact on so many lives through his work and will be remembered for the difference he made in the community.
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your memories and in one another.
Terri and family, Our condolences to all of you. What a great guy. He will be missed by many.
He will always be remembered by me for his love of our school spirit at the pep rallies. We are A-F!!
Teresa & family, so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. Treasure the good times, they will help you through the difficult times. I didn’t know Tom personally, but when I was in High School, he was the Assistant Principal. I knew him as “Mr. B”. I felt that he was very good at his job as Assistant Principal. He was always very pleasant.
Dear Terri,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great principal to work for. He always had your back, and was interested in your life as well as your job at school. He and Greg enjoyed many conversations—with the Democrats as the main topic. I’m sure they’re together right now, debating the latest issues . Tom will be missed.
Terri and Family– My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sorry for all the families loss of Mr B! As always one of my favorite educators in Adams Friendship. He will be missed. Sending my condolences to you all.
Dammit Terri, the last time I saw Tom we made a date for the four of us to go to dinner on a Wednesday night…..The world was a better place with Tom in it. He always had some great observations on politics, sports, family and life itself. It was always a goof time to see him. Our sincere condolences and sympathy with the family. I hope we can get together and talk about Tom in the future.
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
God Speed Coach ! You helped me in many ways !
Great teacher, and principle, Thank you Mr. B, for steering me in the right direction of life, you will be missed.
Sorry for your loss.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. He always provided excellent guidance and will be deeply missed by the many people he touched. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
He was a great person I loved playing for him in special Olympics basketball
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family
Terri and Family…My truly sincere condolences and special thoughts and prayers are sent your way during this difficult time of reflection. I am fortunate to have worked closely with Tom as his Associate Principal at Adams-Friendship Middle School. He helped mentor me in developing leadership skills in dealing with students and teachers and their interactions while in the school setting. I will remember those days…as should you, Terri and Family, cherish the great times and sad times, Tom has left his mark and we all will miss him…..
To Tom’s Family.
We send sincere condolences and prayers for each one of you during your time of grief. So many great memories of him as principal at A-F High school and the community.
The Moore’s✝️✝️🙏🙏
WHAT A GREAT TEACHER AND PERSON1IT WAS A HONOR TO KNOW YOU SIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My condolences to the family. Mr Beversdorf was many things to me: my high school principal; one of my classmates father; my children’s middle school principal; and then finally, a co-worker and esteemed colleague. His impact on the community is long – lasting, and his spirit will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Sincere condolences to the Beversdorf family. Cherish all the memories, as will we all. Our family attended A-F Schools and were well-acquainted with Tom. Rest in peace.
So sorry for your family’s loss……
Teresa so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, may he now rest in peace. Prayers being sent for you and the rest of the family. May God wrap his arms around you all during this time of sorrow.
So very sorry for your family’s loss, he was a great person to always talk to at school. Prayers and thoughts.
Deepest sympathies to Mr. B’s family. As an AF graduate; pep rally’s at school were legendary, full of excitement and pride in community! WE ARE A-F! I was only “called” to the office once, but voluntarily spent time in his office talking through some of life’s toughest decisions during high school, he was a great mentor and advised there was nothing I couldn’t accomplish. May your wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Terry sorry to hear about Tom may he R.I.P
So sorry to hear. Rest easy Mr. B.
Teresa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss..
Our deepest condolences to all of Mr. Bs family and friend’s.
All are in our thoughts and prayers.
To his family. Mr. B had many many friends. He was fun to mess with in school as long as you stayed on his good side…if not watch out but always with a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed. You have my deepest condolences and healing prayers.