Thomas M. Frydrych

Thomas Mitchell Frydrych, 69, of Homestead, WI, passed away on November 8, 2022, with his daughter by his side in Madison, WI. He lived in Homestead, WI for the past thirty-nine years and before that lived in Armstrong Creek, WI, where he grew up. Thomas was born on January 27, 1953, in Armstrong Creek, WI, son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Poplonski) Frydrych. Thomas grew up on a dairy farm with ten siblings, and he learned the value of hard work. Thomas graduated from high school in Goodman-Armstrong in 1971. After high school, he spent a few years working with his brother on their family farm. He transitioned to a position with the Goodman mill, followed by a machinist role at Lakeshore Inc. He finalized his career with twenty-five years of service at the Quinnesec paper mill working in maintenance. During Thomas’ younger adult years, he enjoyed snowmobile racing and basketball league. He spent time on the family farm making hay with his brothers, where they shared many happy memories and pranks. He also spent time going to the Green Shack for a Pabst Blue Ribbon with his siblings. Thomas was married to LeeAnn (Wallner) Frydrych for twenty-four years. Together, they raised two children, Shyla Capehart (dec.) and Sheena Frydrych. During his married years, he enjoyed life in the country with his family, with activities like swimming at West Bass Lake and Halls Creek, four-wheeling in the forest near their home, and having homemade pizza on Sundays while watching the Packers. Thomas enjoyed hunting and Wisconsin sports, especially the Packers and Brewers. He played golf with friends and family, especially enjoying rounds of golf with his late father-in-law Butch. Thomas loved cars, and he was known to be spotted in his orange Volkswagen Beetle, his striped 80’s LTD, and the one that most of us remember was him driving his red Ford Mustang convertible. As a retiree, Thomas enjoyed socializing at the local taverns, especially Bob & Jerrys. He loved fish fry on Fridays and smelt fry on Wednesdays, and he always told his daughter that he was eating well-rounded meals provided by the monthly dinner menu at the C&R. Thomas was a supportive dad and helped many family members and friends throughout his lifetime. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Sheena; grandchildren, Damon, Skyla, Layne, Alijah, and Shaunee; his brothers, Rich (Janice), Carl (Christine), and Mike; his sisters, Fran (Jerry) and Maryann (Bob, dec); and his special grand-dog, Charlee June. Thomas was preceded in death by his daughter, Shyla; his parents, Walter and Eleanor; his brother, Frank; and his sisters, Joann, Carol, Lillian, and Diane. His daughter would like to thank the care teams at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Attic Angel Community in Madison, and Agrace Hospice of Madison, for the kind and compassionate care for her dad. A memorial service will occur on Thursday, November 17th promptly at 11:00 am at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with Msgr. Joseph Gouin officiating. A visitation will follow the service until 2:00 pm. Burial will be on Friday, November 18 at 12:00 pm at Armstrong Creek Cemetery . Condolences to the family of Thomas Frydrych may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Thomas M. Frydrych

January 27, 1953 - November 8, 2022