Thomas Denissen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On December 23rd, we lost the best dad, Thomas (Tom) Denissen, 80, in the world. He is now celebrating Christmas with our mom in Heaven. He died peacefully, surrounded by his three children, Lori Breager, Charlie Denissen, and Paula Christensen. In addition to his three children and their spouses: Lori (Dave) Breager of Neenah, Charles (Cindy) Denissen of Suamico, and Paula (Jim) Christensen of Green Bay, he was also blessed with six grandchildren: James Christensen, Alex Denissen, Maddie Breager, Thomas Denissen, Aidan Christensen, and Delaney Christensen. Tom is also survived by his big sister and lifelong friend, Sue Denissen of Catonsville, MD, who he looked forward to talking with every night. Tom is further survived by his sister-in-law, Betsy Oberer (Dennis), Oneida, Wisconsin, brother-in-law Pastor John Enderby (Pam), Shawnee, Kansas, sister-in-law, Barbara Fredrick, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, his parents, Charles and Barbara (Zeise) Denissen, and mother and father-in-law Dr. Wayne and Madelin (Dutton) Enderby. Tom attended St. Matthews Grade School and graduated from Premontre High School in 1959. His proudest achievement came in 1963 when he married his best friend, the very intelligent and very beautiful Margaret Enderby, to whom he was happily married for 54 years. He was an exceptional father and father-in-law to his three children and their spouses. He was a wonderful grandfather to his six grandchildren who he took great joy in. Throughout his life, Tom worked in retail as a buyer, his last employer being ShopKo Corporation. Upon retirement, he and Margaret spent several years living at their cottage on Morgan Lake in Wausaukee, Wisconsin, enjoying campfires, fishing, and time spent with family and friends. They also cherished winters in Perdido Key, Florida, and Gulf Shores, Alabama, walking the beach, golfing, and going out to early dinners with friends. Our mom described him as the kindest, smartest, sweetest, and most generous man she knew. We kids knew how blessed we were to have him as a father. He was a wonderful person who saw the best in others and always had much more to give in return. Tom was an avid sports fan who eagerly and anxiously watched many Packers, Badgers, Bucks, and Brewers games, and proudly attended Super Bowls XXXI and XXXII. He excitedly discussed and analyzed the prospects for the Green Bay Packers during pro football season nightly with his sister Susan. Our family and his many friends knew him as a quick-witted, mischievous jokester who loved playing practical jokes. More importantly, he was an exceptional human being and role model who listened generously and enthusiastically supported and encouraged others. Tom delighted in and hated that his birthday fell on the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. Tom will be missed dearly by his family and numerous friends. He loved the new friends he made and the staff he got to know at Emerald Bay Retirement Community over the last 18 months. The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the compassionate doctors and nurses at both Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenbaypressgazette/condolences-charities.aspx?keyword=coycalz&pid=197345234 in Tom’s name. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a gathering to celebrate Tom will be held at a later date.

Thomas Denissen

December 21, 1940 - December 23, 2020