Tom Dorcas

Tom Dorcas, age 73 of Green Bay, passed away at home on Friday, July 22, 2016, following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Tom was born June 16, 1943 in Rhinelander to Mildred and Peter Dorcas but spent most of his life in the Green Bay area. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in Manawa and enlisted in the Army Reserves shortly after graduation. Tom joined the workforce and had a successful career in sales where he recently retired from Tape Products Company.

He married the love of his life, Kathryn Ann Schommer on November 27, 1965. The two celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past fall. Tom and Kathy were blessed with three wonderful children, and further blessed with six grandchildren. They were the light of his life. He loved attending their sporting events and school activities. He was extremely proud of his children as well as his grandchildren.

It was in high school that his love of sports was born. Tom was a three sport athlete in high school, playing varsity basketball, football and baseball. He continued his love of sports by playing in multiple adult softball leagues and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and family fantasy football. He was also an avid horse racing fan, with his family and friends he made the annual trip to the Arlington Million for more than 25 years.

Tom also enjoyed cards, puzzles, westerns, working in the yard, classic country music, and most important to him-spending time with his family. Tom was always there to lend a helping hand whenever he was needed.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathyrn Ann; children: Jeff (Molly) Drakas, Menasha; Jennifer (Andrew) Chipman, Appleton; and Jodie (David) Walker, Green Bay. His six grandchildren: Emily Drakas, Boomer Drakas, Matt Drakas, Elleson Chipman, Finley Chipman, and Hamilton Walker; his sister Barbara (Lyle) Seider; and his brother, Michael (Simone) Dorcas. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Olive Schommer, brothers-in-law: Paul (Terry) Schommer, Steve (Carol) Schommer, Patrick Schommer and Gerald (Joyce) Schommer; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Peter Dorcas and his father-in-law, Julius Schommer.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. John MacDonald, the Fourth Floor Staff at Bellin Hospital, Linda, RN from Unity Hospice, Fr. Joseph Dorner and all our family and friends for their support and prayers. They would especially like to thank Molly and Mike for all their assistance during this difficult time.

The visitation will be held at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 9 to 10:45 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH (413 St. John St., Green Bay) at 11 AM with Fr. Joseph Dorner officiating. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com or for more information call (920)432-4841.

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