Thomas W. “Tom” Alme, age 65 of Arkansaw, died suddenly Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the Chippewa Hospital in Durand.

Tom was born on December 5, 1948 in Durand. He was the son of Warren and Evelyn (Thompson) Alme. Tom grew up in the Durand area and graduated from the Durand High School in 1967. He attended River Falls College in River Falls and then took a job with Bauer Built. Tom married Cheryl Richardson; they were married for 10 years, had two children together and they later divorced. In 1983, Tom had to retire from Bauer Built for health reasons. Tom married Ann Smith in 1984 and they later divorced. For the last 15 years, Tom resided in Arkansaw.

Tom enjoyed bowling; he bowled in a couple of leagues in the area. He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed watching the History Channel. Tom loved spending time with his family and friends; he especially enjoyed sharing stories with them.

Tom is survived by his children; Tami (William) Hendleman of Denver, CO and Tom (Susan) of Nelson, four grandchildren, three sisters; Sharon (Jim) Fetzer of Plum City, Nancy (Robert) Waldock of Stillwater, MN and Jane (Bob) Schauls of Durand, two aunts; Velma Owen of Cudahy and Vi Hestiken of Eau Claire, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Rev. Phil Bloomdahl will officiate. Burial will be in the Lyster Cemetery at a later date. Friends may call from 4 until the time of services at the funeral home on Tuesday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Crystal Dow July 1, 2014, at 2:14pm

   Tom was such a great guy====I knew him from the Bun's and Rosie's bar--and always had a smile and joke.
   Then I saw him quite often at the apts. in Arkansaw, when I helped caretake for awhile==He passed to quick, and will be missed. Crystal

2. kathy hutter-messier June 30, 2014, at 7:39am

   Our prayers and thoughts are with Tom's family at this time.

3. Dick & Jan Bates June 29, 2014, at 9:59am

   Family of Tom Alme:
   So sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember Tom and his family in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan Bates

4. LINDA WARNKE June 28, 2014, at 1:32pm

   My condolences to Tom's family. So many warm memories of Tom when we attended Urne School
   with Steve, Richard and Dave, many fond memories.

5. Linda Lucas Warnke June 28, 2014, at 12:17pm

   So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Had many many warm memories of Urne Graded School with Tom, Steve Lindstrom, Richard Reed and Dave Mikelson. RIP Tom.
   My sympathy to his sisters and relatives.

6. Marge Binkowski June 27, 2014, at 8:16pm

   Sympathy to all Tom's family; I graduated with him as part of the Class of 1967. I always remember " the guys from Urne, Tom, Dave and Richard. What a trio. My sincere sympathy to all of you

7. Cheryl Lamm June 27, 2014, at 5:49pm

   Tom, Richard, and David. What a threesome from high school. Tom being the smartest! He will be missed.

8. Edith Heltne Ruff June 26, 2014, at 8:43pm

   My deepest sympathy to the family. I have so many special memories of Tom as a classmate and friend @ Urne, Durand, (Class of 1967), and as a Sunday School/Confirmation classmate @ Lyster. May your good memories give you comfort and peace.

9. John and Judy Parr June 26, 2014, at 6:26pm

   sorry to hear of your loss

10. Nadine Andre Asher June 26, 2014, at 12:39pm

    So sorry to hear of Tom's death. We all have fond memories of him as our classmate. My sympathy goes out to the family.

11. KRISTINE POLZER June 25, 2014, at 1:38pm

    So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Another classmate lost from Class of 67. I will be in Rice Lake on July 1st taking my granddaughters up to Rice Lake for a camp for the day so I may not be back in time. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.

    Kris & Dave Polzer

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