Thomas M. Beard, age 79, of Green Bay, passed away on May 15, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 18, 1945 to the late Marvin and Norma (Engebretson) Beard in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois. On March 21, 1983, he married Cleo Mangione in Las Vegas, NV. Thomas and Cleo spent their 41 wonderful years together in Green Bay.
Tom was a lifelong hunter and fisherman. He loved spending time with his Labradors; Harley Brown Bear, and Driver.
Survivors are his wife Cleo, daughters; Karen (Bert) Beard and Marsha (John) Dederich. Grandchildren; Stacy Jones, Charles Homp and Simon Homp. Step Grandchildren; Izaak Jones Mangione and Alexzander Mangione. Sister; Carol Taylor of Rockford, IL. Brothers; James Beard of Greenville, WI, and Ronald (Pam) Beard of Rockford, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barbara of Rockford, IL, and step-son John of Green Bay, WI.
Per Tom's wishes, the family will be having a Private Memorial Service.
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