Tom Wisnousky
May 16, 2011
Tom Wisnousky, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 16, 2011. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends on Thursday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the funeral will be on Friday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m.
Tom was born on January 3, 1941, in Cedar Rapids, IA, and graduated from Jefferson High School there. He obtained his BA at Coe College in Cedar Rapids and his MBA from Florida State.
On Thanksgiving Day in 1961, he married the love of his life, Carol. They would have been married 50 years in November. Tom served in the USAF from 1963-1975. He retired from the Housing and Urban Development in 2004. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed playing soccer, sail boat racing, biking, corvettes, and his grandkids' activities. Tom belonged to the Tall Dog Bike Club, and Corvette Club of Iowa, and enjoyed the many friends he met through those activities.
Survivors include his wife and soul mate, Carol Wisnousky; son, Ted and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Kayla and Jake; and brothers, Edwin, Joe (Donna) and Jerry (Jan). Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Leona Wisnousky, and son Daniel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family, to be used for a memorial bench on one of Tom’s favorite bike trails.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Donna Horn
05/18/2011
Carol,
I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. May God comfort you through all your friends and family. All of the Applique Group sends their love and comfort.
Jeff Boersma
05/18/2011
I have met many fine people from Iowa on Ragbrai but Tom was a special person. He welcomed me to the Tall Dogs the first year I rode and has always been a kind and friendly face to see each year. He will be missed. I know that Tom and Dan will both be in my heart forever.
Leo@Linda Boyle
05/18/2011
Sorry to hear about your loss, sounds like it was not suppose to be. We just lost a family member also. Which leaves me to be the last sybling of Betty @ Neville Boyle.( Cathy Stickley- died- 29 april 2011 -She was the cabdriver ,who was robbed and murdered in Cedar Rapids ). I know that both our families have not been very close over the years. Yet I still remember the day way back when, we all got together and went to the park and played baseball. I'm sorry that are life paths, have straid away, as they have. Our best wishes to you Carol, and to the rest of the Wisnousky family.
Lorell Squiers
05/18/2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorell Squiers
DMAQG Member
Ann Wall
05/18/2011
So sorry to here this news,
My thoughts an Prayers go out to you and yours. Member of the Quilt Guild
Nicky
05/18/2011
I worked with Tom at HUD for many years and really enjoyed him. I want to express my sympathies to your family for this great loss.
Craig Freeland
05/18/2011
Dear Carol and family, wish I had the proper words. words that would relieve some of your grief.. I realize you hear this often -but- Tom is OK ..he's just a fraction of a moment away from us. but he lives..I am convinced of that, totally. Without faith what would we have? It has certainly sustained me and continues to do so. Sure wish I could be there. please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all...as always, Craig
Marcia Jensen
05/18/2011
I received this news as a member of the Quilt Guild where Carol is a member, and I just wanted to send along my thoughts and prayers for the family. It is never easy to lose a spouse, and unexpectedly makes it harder. My thoughts are with you as you go through this time--know that God, family, and friends will help you get through it.
Marcia Jensen - WDM, Ia
Bob German
05/17/2011
Carol - I am so grateful for the time spent with Tom biking across the USA in 2001. He was a good man with so many interests and talents. I will never forget his joy in the great adventure we were on. I am truly sorry for your family's loss - he will be missed by his Tall Dog friends.
Judy Morton
05/17/2011
What an honor and great priveledge to know a person like Tom..he was a great teacher amd conversationalist. I'm really going to miss him dearly. Truly sorry for your loss.
Jim Leake
05/17/2011
Tom was a fantastic individual...and a great, fun soul with whom to ride...so sorry for your family's loss...May Tom and Dan enjoy their rides together again.
Fran Larew
05/17/2011
Carole - my deepest condolences to you and your family on Tom's unexpected death. We remember your visits to our home in Florida when you were in this area...and I am so grateful for his assistance in Wisnousky genealogy.
Fran Larew
Kathy Winter
05/17/2011
Carol and Ted, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so lucky to have known Tom in my work life as well as a friend to bike with. I will always think of him and how much he loved his family. His energy was amazing and inspired me to always stay active and do what you enjoy.