Thomas Walter Raven of Cape Coral, FL, and Kenosha, WI, died Friday, May 22nd, 2009, at Hope Hospice House of Cape Coral at the age of 85. Thomas was born in Detroit, MI, on March 4, 1924, the son of the late Walter and Marie (Yeoman) Raven. On September 11, 1948, in Manitowoc, WI, he married Alice Holsen. He was in the United States Army during World War II. Tom saw combat in Europe while serving in the US Army 44th Division. He retired from the US Army Reserves with the rank of Master Sergeant. An electrician and a training director of IBEW Local #150, he was a member of the Elks Club #2596, VFW Post 1865, the Danish Brotherhood Lodge 14, Knights of Columbus #973, American Legion #293, and the Moose Lodge #286. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, the Green Bay Packers, Old Overholt, and being with friends. Surviving are his wife, Alice; a son, Patrick (Mary) Raven of Milwaukee; a daughter, Marialice (Walter) Hammond of Kenosha; grandchildren, Elizabeth Raven (Christopher) Juern of Colgate, WI, Bryan (Kelly) Hammond of Paris, WI, Thomas (Magdalene) Raven of Milwaukee, and Michael Hammond of Kenosha, WI; great-grandchildren, Ellison, Mary Jane and Lily Juern; a brother, Gerald (Maysel) Raven of Mesa, AZ; a sister, Jeanne Marie (Gerald) Rank of Bettendorf, IA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marguerite O’Hearn; three brothers-in-law, and two sisters-in-law. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 29th, at St. Therese Catholic Church, Kenosha, at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will take place on Saturday, May 30th, at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc, WI, at 12:00 noon with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Stroke Association, the American Diabetes Association or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Tom’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Anonymous
Aunt Alice, Pat, Marialice My deepest sympathy. Think of you often and remembering you in my prayers.
Karin and Richard Schmidt
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed Uncle Tom's company, love of life, and interest in the extended Raven family.
Anonymous
Aunt Alice, Pat, Marialice,and Families, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May all the good memories pull you through this.With Love, Steve and Joni
Colleen Mandella
Dear Aunt Alice, Pat and Maryalice,I was so saddened when I heard the news of Uncle Tom's passing. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Tom, both as a child and adult. Every time I saw him, he always told me stories about my mom that I will cherish forever. I will miss these stories, his laughter and that great smile. He has touched many lives in his years, mine especially. Love, Colleen and Paul Mandella
Anonymous
Aunt Alice, Pat/Mary, Mary Alice/Moose & Families, All of our deepest sympathies to you ~ we will miss Uncle Tom and are happy to have known him all these years! We hope you will find comfort in knowing he is in heaven and yelling "piss on the neighbors!" Love you, The Bodenbachs (John, Marie, Dillon and Kate)
Anonymous
"We got ice Alice?" I'll miss that and all the other little things my favorite Uncle taught me...fishing, hunting, boating, military, hard work and just what it is you actually do do after shooting a deer...I love you Uncle Tom and am so glad that Joy, Daniel and myself got to see you and Aunt Alice this past March in Florida. My deepest sympathy and condolences to you Aunt Alice, Pat, MaryAlice and everyone else who had the privilege to know Tom, one from the greatest generation ever.
Anonymous
It is a blessing he lived the life he did and that he was able to see his grandchildren marry and to see his great-grandchildren! Floyd & I are so happy we were able to spend a little time with Aunt Alice & Uncle Tom this past winter. You have our deepest condolence's. All our love, Kathy & Floyd
Diane & Lynn Rudolph
June 1, 2009
Dear Alice & Family, We are very saddened about Tom's death. Please know that you are in our prayers & thoughts. We surely enjoyed you as neighbors in Cape Coral. Alice, we wish you well in your health and hope that you can savor the good memories of your life together. With much love, Lynn & Diane
Anita Beets
June 1, 2009
Marialice,I am very sorry to here about the loss of your father. He was always very kind to me. Please give my love to your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gayle Dixon-Holland
May 31, 2009
Dear Alica and family. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. I know that he and John had a special relationship even tho they were not able to visit alot in the past few years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gayle Dixon-Holland
Leila Raven Parrish
May 28, 2009
Aunt Alice, Patrick, Marialice:We are ALL feeling your loss. Life was a "four ring circus" when Uncle Tom was there! He never met a stranger and through his actions he taught us, everyone was family and to enjoy & embrace life. He did, and we will. What a legacy he has left us. SALUTE! All our prayers & love. Leila, Doug & Alex
Sharon Bredek
May 28, 2009
Dear Alice & Family, It was a pleasure to get to know both you & Tom through the Elks Lodge in Cape Coral. I will miss hearing his stories and of course your laughter. Tom was always a gentleman and liked everyone. He is at peace and you are all in my prayers.Love Sharon Bredek
Dave and Barb Lyons
May 28, 2009
Alice, Pat, and Maryalice-With sincere sorrow for your loss. I just went through this with my dad March 1st.After reading the obituary, I started thinking about all the good times with all of you. Brought a tear to the old eye.We hope God rewards "Old Man Raven"!With much love and prayers to you all.Dave and Barb Lyons
Michael & Joan Foye
May 28, 2009
Dear Alice & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May faith help lift your burden. Love, Joan & Michael
Kevin O'Hearn
May 27, 2009
Aunt Alice & Uncle Tom .........two of my most favorite role models one could ever ask for..... They lived their life to the fullest!!!! As the news of Uncle Tom's passing sets in with me, I am saddened, yet happy as he starts his new journey with all of our lost loved ones.... May GOD bless Uncle Tom and welcome him home........ To, Patrick, Marialice, & Aunt Alice my deepest sympathies to you are in my heart forever......... Love Kevin Patrick O'Hearn
Gerry and Jeanne Marie Rank
May 27, 2009
Dear Alice, Marialice and Pat,Our heartfelt sympathy to each of you and your families. As the sister (brother in-law too)we found it very comforting to know my parents, sister Marguerite and husband Jim and many loved relatives are rejoicing having Tom with them again. Tom added a dimension of levity here on this planet earth and I suspect he has done a few funny things there in heaven. I have had two brothers all of my life and now I have one, Tom will be missed. We have prayed for Tom and now we trust he is praying for all of us. God Bless my brother Tom. Our love with prayers, Jeanne Marie/Gerry
Brian O'Hearn
May 27, 2009
Dear Alice, Pat and Mary,We were all sad to hear of Uncle Tom's passing. I have great memories of up north and packer games. He always made me laugh and taught me to remember to enjoy life.All our love, Brian, Linda, Sean and McKenna
Pat O'Hearn Anderson
May 27, 2009
Dear Alice, Pat, and Mary, Just read of the passing of Tom and want to send you my condolenes to all of you. He must be renewing old time with my brother, Jim and of course, Peggy and everybody else. Just wanted you all to know that we are thinking of you. Sincerely, Pat (O'Hearn) Anderson Green Bay, Wisconsin
Roy Ney
May 27, 2009
I wish to extend my sympathy and condolences to the Raven family. Thomas was a classmate at the Fond Du Lac business college. Mrs. Raven is an old friend from school days in Two Rivers. She may contact me at royedoris@sbcglobal.net.Roy Ney
Michael Serpe
May 27, 2009
Dear Patrick, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your father. I hope that your sorrow is soon replaced by good memories of happier times.Mike
Daniel Rank
May 26, 2009
Dear Aunt Alice, Marialice and Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Uncle Tom was a larger-than-life person for many us for many years. I was with siblings when we heard the news Friday night and we did what he would have wanted us to do...hoisted one in his memory and dropped a tear at the same time. God Bless Uncle Tom.Dan Rank
Jenifer Rank Maloney Steil
May 26, 2009
My sympathy to my Aunt Alice and cousins Pat and Marialice.Memories of family reunions filled my thoughts when I heard the news of my Uncle Tom's passing. Plain and simple - he made things fun. Grape soda - in a bottle! - and help yourself! This is a childhood memory I have of visiting you in Kenosha. I wish you all peace.
Laurie Rank
May 25, 2009
Dear Aunt Alice, Pat and Marialice,My deepest sympathy to you. My Uncle Tom taught me by his example that it is important to be intersted and caring to the children in your life. I wish you peace, strength, courage and love.