THOMAS TRUESDALE

Thomas Carson Truesdale, age 68 of Black Creek, passed away early Monday, April 25, 2011. He was born January 31, 1943 to the late Vernon and Ruth (Kiser) Truesdale in Richland Center. On September 11, 1965, he married Lois Krueger. Tom was a very family oriented man. He enjoyed camping with his family, woodworking, and working on cars. He was employed in the automotive parts industry for Behms, Gibson Auto, Tusler Pontiac, and Mackens Pontiac for many years. He also worked as a machinist for Kimtech Plant, Kimberly-Clark for 18 years. He was later employed as a delivery driver for Straight Shot Express until his retirement. Tom formerly attended Calvary Chapel Church in Appleton for many years. Tom is survived by his wife, Lois, of Black Creek; two sons: Steven (Jennifer), VA; Benjamin (Carla), IN; one daughter: Christine (Andy), IN; 15 grandchildren; four brothers: Donald, Neenah; Charles (Marsha), New London; Michael (Edie), Appleton; and Robert, New London. He was preceded in death by his brother, James and sister, Deborah. A funeral service for Tom will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Menashas Westgor Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.