Advertise with us | Subscribe

Pierce County´s No. 1 news Web site

print article Print     e-mail obituary E-mail
Published June 14, 2012, 10:25 AM

Gerald Schramski, 79

Gerald "Tom" Thomas Schramski, age 79, of Ellsworth, died June 12, at his home, with his family and wife of 53 years, at his side.

Gerald "Tom" Thomas Schramski, age 79, of Ellsworth, died June 12, at his home, with his family and wife of 53 years, at his side.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in Balsam Lake, Wis., to Thomas and Sophia (Wendt) Schramski. He was one of 3 children. He attended school in Balsam Lake, and graduated from the UW-River Falls, received his master’s degree from UW-Stout. He married Mary Commerford on June 6, 1959. He taught school and coached for many years, and spent the last 12 years of his career as a school guidance counselor.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Delores; and brother, Richard.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children Tom of Lake City, Minn., and Kate of Green Bay, Wis.; six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at St. Francis Catholic Church. There will be a visitation from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church, prior to the service. Private burial will be at a later date at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ellsworth is assisting the family.

Please visit www.hillfuneralservice.com to leave an online condolence.

Tags:

Sign the guestbook (1 comment)

Valerie K.
Lake City, MN     06/15/2012 5:23 PM

Dear Mary, Tom, Nancy, Ben and Megan, Gone From Your Sight but Forever in Your Hearts.... We are so sorry for your loss and the sadness that must fill your hearts :( Please know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers. With much love today and always, Tom, Valerie, Mitch, Josie and Brady Kuchinka

Report a Violation

Comments posted on this page do not reflect opinions of Forum Communications Company. Forum Communications Company does not endorse and is not responsible for any statement, opinion, advice given or made. All replies are subject to approval and must follow Forum Communications Company guidelines concerning statements of libel, personal attacks or defamation of character. Replies in the "Talk About It" section that criticize a person by name may not be posted, unless that person is openly involved in a public issue. Comments written in all capital letters or bold print will not be considered for inclusion in the forum.

Terms & Conditions