Thomas E. Christiansen, age 67, of the town of Springville, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday, July 16, 2016 due to complications of COPD.
Memorial services with military honors will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Springville Town Hall, Town of Springville, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. A luncheon and celebration of life will be held at the Springville Tap immediately following the services.
Tom was born December 30, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harold and Roselie (Miller) Christiansen.
He graduated from Central High School in West Allis, Wisconsin on June 8, 1967.
Tom enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 serving two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1974.
Tom and the love of his life, Pat were also known for the Karaoke show, Keeper of the Stars. Tom was affectionately known as the Keeper of the Stars by so many and of course everyone knew his talent for singing. Karaoke with the Keeper of the Stars left nothing to be desired. Lots of fun with friends, new and old, and all hosted by one incredibly talented man, our Tom. Loved by friends, adored by family, especially his grandchildren, whom he loved to tell people about. Tom was an extremely family oriented man and greatly enjoyed camping with family and many friends over the years with Hodag being a favorite. Tom was a fisherman, a hunter, a proud Army Veteran, and a member of the Easton White Creek Lions Club.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Rose Christiansen; brother, Rick Christiansen and nephew, Brian Christiansen.
Survivors:
Fiancee: Patricia Pietrzak of Springville, Wisconsin
Son: Thomas (Tammy) Christiansen Jr. of Muskego, Wisconsin
Daughter: Jennifer Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Laurie (Slav) Polinski of Downers Grove, Illinois
Step-Daughter: Shelley (Ken) Kroupa of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Bobbi Jo (Shannon) Youngs of Easton, Wisconsin
Grandson: Brandon Christiansen of Muskego, Wisconsin
Grandson: Josh Christiansen of Muskego, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Gabrielle Christiansen of Muskego, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Taylor Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Christopher (Stephanie) Polinski of Chicago, Illinois
Step-Granddaughter: Danielle Polinski of Downers Grove, Illinois
Step-Grandson: Ryan Kroupa of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-Granddaughter: Jordan Kroupa of Adams, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Cody Youngs of Easton, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Trevor (Skylar) Youngs of Easton, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Matthew Youngs of Easton, Wisconsin
Step-Great-Granddaughter: Lily Youngs of Easton, Wisconsin
Brother: Harry (Donna) Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Brother: Gary (Vivian) Christiansen of Sussex, Wisconsin
Sister: Karen (Rick) Bywater of West Allis, Wisconsin
Brother: David Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Brother: Dale (Bonnie) Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Brother: Wayne (Lori) Christiansen of West Allis, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Lynne Christiansen of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Further survived by many other family and friends.
Tom’s family would like to thank Agrace Hospice Center and Home Health United for their excellent care.
So sorry for your loss, you have our deeepest sympathy.
Patsy and family, We are sorry for your loss
Jen, Tommy, Pat and all Christiansen’s family and friends. Our condolences to everyone for the loss of Uncle Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Patsy and family: So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Jerry and Marilyn Schultz
I am so sad for your loss Aunt Pat and pray you will cling to the love of your family Everone who knows you loves you . Please continue to light up our lives with your laughter and great joy you bring to all our lives as you did in Toms life. Thank you keep being you . Love you Karen
Sorry for your loss.
Pat, please know that I am keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. Take it one day at a time. Let others care for you as you have done for them.
Pat, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Miss you. Take care and take it one day at a time.
Prayers for Pat and all the families in the loss of Tom. He was a great and thoughtful man to all. His singing talents were enjoyed by many. He will certainly be missed by so many people. Take your time Pat and know Tom is watching over you. We are all here if you need something done or just need to chat. Love you.
Aunt Pat so sorry for your loss. Remember he is always watching over and with you in your heart. He touched so many people and so glad that I was one of them. He is in no pain and breathing and signing with ease now. Being one of his Thursday girls was truly an honor. You are in my thoughts. To his kids your dad was amazing man and I am sorry for your loss.
I only met Tom a couple of times and found him to be a sweet , fun, good person. The most wonderful thing was how happy he made my Aunt Pat. God has his star with him now. Love to his family.
Tom was an amazing singer. My mom was always so happy when being around Tom and Pat. We have some great family memories from keeper os the stars. Tom you will be missed dearly. Say hi to my mom.
Dear sweet Tom, we miss you so much already. You will live in our hearts forever. We have all grown to love you very much. Aun Pat you were so lucky to have the love that you two shared, not many people have ever known that in their lives. Please just remember that we are here for you any way possible. Your heart will mend eventually but not completely. Tom has taken a piece of your heart with him. He will be waiting for you until you meet again. Love you very much!
so sorry for your loss tomwas a wonderful and gifted man he was such a nice guy to talk to
Such a great person, There are no words I can say, but I know your loss, thinking of you, Hugs!
I’m so saddened by the loss of Tom. He was such a great man and a very special friend of not only my whole family but especially my son Liam. My heart goes out to you Aunt Pat I know how much you loved each other it was a rare form of love you had for each other! Also to family of this great man I’m so sorry for your loss he will never be forgotten he is truly our “KEEPER OF THE STARS”