Thomas “Tom” Betchwars
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On May 9, 2017 @ 8:22 am In 2017,Obituaries | 11 Comments
Thomas Betchwars passed away May 4, 2017, at the age of 61. A private Family Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
On September 4, 1955, Frank and Dorothy Betchwars welcomed Thomas into the world. Soon after, he became big brother to Pete, Mary, and Mike. Tom married the love of his life, Roxy Belgram, on March 25, 1995, and became the loving father of three beautiful children. He loved spending time with his family and they were always at the center of his life.
Tom was an avid golfer at the Merrill Golf Course where he was a daily presence, always ‘stirring the pot’ for his close friend, Mike. He enjoyed fishing with his family, reading, and kayaking. But his favorite past time was cooking for family and friends.
Tom owned a partnership in Millwork Specialists, Mosinee. He worked passionately to ensure quality service for all his customers. He was blessed to have formed many close friendships along the way.
Tom was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Wausau. It gave him much joy to serve the community through the various acts of selfless kindness. He touched the lives of many as a steward of the Lord.
He will always be loved and remembered by his wife, Roxy; his children, Jaime Belgram, John (Casey) Belgram, and Eric (Ginger) Belgram; his grandchildren, Amber, Darian, Christian, and Bernice Grace; his siblings, Mark (Lori) Ballard, Mary (Charlie) Sunder, Mike (Julie) Betchwars, Colleen (Karl) Holm, Craig Ballard; sisters in law, Sandy Betchwars, Cathy Ballard, Norma (Wayne) Berens; his father in law and mother in law, John and Jean Slominski; nieces and nephews, Katie, Lindsey, Frank, Luke, Tony, Jacob, Giana, Scott, Jennie (Craig), his special Sarah, Mitchell, Bryan, Paul (Jodi), and Keith (Brenda).
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy; his second parents, Dick and Jan Ballard; brothers Pete Betchwars and John Ballard; and his granddaughter, Lily Rae Ann Belgram.
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Was so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. You all have my deepest sympathy, sending love and prayers, Eileen
Our deepest sympathy for the family. You will be missed.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all family and friends. May all families look forward to a time in the near future when death will be no more and all sickness will be done away with. Isaiah 25:8 and 33:24.
My sympathies to Tom’s family and to all who knew him.
Ooooh this is so sad. I’m sorry to hear this. It’s been years since I’ve seen Tom. Please know your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mikki (Moriarty) Kollasch
Our sympathy to the family. I grew up with the Betchwars boys, played lots of ball and had fun with many other activities too . Heard of Tom’s passing and just wanted to share what fun he and the family were. I know he’ll be missed. Once again our sympathy and prayers for your family.
Don Crane
So very sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. Your family is in my thoughts.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. May God give you His peace and comfort.
To his wife and children. Iam very sorry this is late but I heard about the passign of tom. I grew up in Jordan with Ton from catholic school all the way to high school we shared a lot of crazy times putting 14 of us in his pinto and then not being able to get out. Our first out door concert in Bloomington was deep purple on a school nite. I just want to say my deepest sympathy to the family. He was truly a warm hearted loving and caring man. He alwas put everyone first. He will be miss.
I don’t know why, but I was thinking of Tom; and decided to look on-line for him. I met him in 1974 or 75 when we both attended the MN School of Business. He and I hung out, and he was so sweet. When we graduated, he went home and I went home to the Iron Range of MN where I lived. I am also 61 years old. He was such a sweet man, and I feel very sad that he passed on at such a young age. God bless his wife, children, and the rest of his family.
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We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. Our deepest sympathies go out to the wonderful Betchwars and Ballard family.
Sincerest Regards,
The Warren and Laurie Goldman Family