Obituary for Thomas John Baier
Thomas John Baier, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on March 30th. He was born May 2, 1947, to Ruth (Last) and John Baier in Oshkosh, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Barbara & Cynthia Baier, nephew Christian Baier, and sister-in-law Karen Baier.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jenny; daughter, Carla; son, Lawrence (Karla); granddaughters, Addison, Ella and Lauren; son, William (Desiree); grandson, Preston. He is further survived by his brothers, Bruce, Charlie (Pam), Phil, Doug (Diane), Pete (Anjie), and Ted (Cindy); sisters Louise, Amy and Jennifer Baier, Jean (Jack) Thierman, Ellen Poeschl and Nancy (Monty) Montgomery, and many nieces and nephews.
Tom worked in field service most of his life. His last and favorite job was in Cairo, Egypt from 2003 to 2019. He was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army and he served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. He loved taking pictures of everything and everyone. He loved cruising and traveling with his wife, living in bib overalls, passing out two-dollar bills, drinking craft beer, & spending time with his granddaughters, grandson & friends. He also enjoyed being Santa's helper. He had a kind heart and would help anyone.
There will be a visitation on April 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 1225 Oregon St., Oshkosh with a mass to follow.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Barbara & Cynthia Baier, nephew Christian Baier, and sister-in-law Karen Baier.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jenny; daughter, Carla; son, Lawrence (Karla); granddaughters, Addison, Ella and Lauren; son, William (Desiree); grandson, Preston. He is further survived by his brothers, Bruce, Charlie (Pam), Phil, Doug (Diane), Pete (Anjie), and Ted (Cindy); sisters Louise, Amy and Jennifer Baier, Jean (Jack) Thierman, Ellen Poeschl and Nancy (Monty) Montgomery, and many nieces and nephews.
Tom worked in field service most of his life. His last and favorite job was in Cairo, Egypt from 2003 to 2019. He was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. He was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army and he served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. He loved taking pictures of everything and everyone. He loved cruising and traveling with his wife, living in bib overalls, passing out two-dollar bills, drinking craft beer, & spending time with his granddaughters, grandson & friends. He also enjoyed being Santa's helper. He had a kind heart and would help anyone.
There will be a visitation on April 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 at St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 1225 Oregon St., Oshkosh with a mass to follow.