Gard, Thomas b. 15 Nov 1973 Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA d. 15 Sep 2009: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

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Name	Gard, Thomas
Born	15 Nov 1973	Dodgeville, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Male
Died	15 Sep 2009
Obituary	17 Sep 2009
Appleton Post Crescent
Thomas E. Gard, Freedom, age 35, was peacefully welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday September 15, 2009, at Appleton Medical Center. Tom fought a very lengthy and courageous battle with numerous health conditions that kept him from achieving many of his goals in life. Death knocked on Tom's door many times throughout his life. Due to his uncanny will to live, he survived, much to the astonishment of many in the medical profession. Tom's desire to keep going each day was driven by his wife Amy and daughter Taylor who was his pride and joy, definitely "Daddy's Little Girl." It has been a long journey. May he now rest in the arms of the Lord. When Tom was healthy, he enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, taking extreme pride in his 10-point buck. He was a very talented woodworker who created many one of a kind pieces of furniture from cabinets to cradles, proudly burning his name into each creation. Prior to his disability in 2005, Tom acquired many skills such as tree cutting/trimming, overhead door installation and carpentry. Tom was born on November 15, 1973, in Dodgeville, WI, to Dennis and Sharon (Pete) Gard. He married his high school sweetheart, Amy Baumgart, on May 31, 1996, at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. Tom is lovingly survived by his wife of 13 years, Amy; their daughter, Taylor; parents, Dennis and Sharon Gard; siblings: Dawn (Terrence) Goss, Lisa Moore and Kevin (Heather Smith) Gard; grandfather, Laverne Melander; father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Judy Baumgart; brothers and sisters-in-law: Karen (Chad) Zirbel, Craig (Wendy) Baumgart and Eric Baumgart; nieces and nephews: Ashley Stuck, Teeyah and Tatiana Goss, Brittney, Amber and Carson Moore, Hyason, Shalliyah and Hayden Gard, Keeshia Dunlap, Madeline, Koen and Braylen Zirbel, Devin,Travis and Levi Baumgart. He is further survived by many loving relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Amelia Pete and Stan Pete; paternal grandparents, Carson and Melvina Gard; and infant niece, Tiffany Goss. Visitation will be held at St. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH (W2037 County Rd. S, Freedom) Saturday, September 19, 2009, beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12 noon. Committal St. Nicholas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. For online condolences, please visit www.oconnellfuneral services.com. We wish to thank ALL of the wonderful staff at Appleton Medical Center. You have been an extension of our family and have helped us through our ups and downs over the past years. We truly have been blessed by your care. You have touched our hearts with your compassion and generosity. — Amy & Taylor Gard To the nursing staff who have cared for Tom, "Can I get a tall glass of ice and a diet white soda, Oh, and can I get my turkey sandwich?" O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME 201 E. Main Street Little Chute 920-788-6237 Oconnellfuneral Services.com
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