Thomas "Big Tom" Fredericksen, 55, of Kenosha, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, 2005. Born on June 29, 1950, in Kenosha, he was the son of Ernie and Grace (Wheeler) Fredericksen. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was educated in local schools. Tom worked as a Millwright and as a siding contractor up until the time of his retirement. Big Tom was an enthusiastic open wheel racing participant and fan. He and his brother were currently restoring a midget roadster that their father originally built in 1957. Tom was an excellent motorcyclist and was always first to reach the destination. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid cliff scaler. He loved his faithful dog Jake, but most importantly, spending time with his friends in "The Garage" and at Keith's. Survivors include his beloved mother, Grace, and brother, Jim, both of Kenosha. His father, Ernie, preceded him in death in 1973. A memorial gathering for Big Tom will be held and announced at a later date.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com