August 15, 2022 – Hartford, WI – Thomas Edward Buschke Sr. of Hartford. Born to Eternal Life on August 12, 2022, at the age of 81 years old.
Beloved husband to the late Charlotte for 56 years; loving father of Thomas (Anne) Buschke, James (Carrie) Buschke, and Ronald (Susan) Buschke; proud grandfather of Jessica, Miranda (Steven) Kaufman, Justin (Amber), Andrea, Zackary, Alexander, Jonathan, and Andrew; proud great-grandfather to Phoenix, Cora, Oakley, and Baby Buschke. Further survived by his two brothers, Ed (Lynda) and Greg (Patti) Buschke in addition to numerous relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, parents, Edward and Audrey, and his sister, Judith.
Thomas was born and raised a tavern boy in Milwaukee, WI. At the young age of 17 he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army for three years in Germany. Upon his return he married the love of his life and started his career at Allis Chalmers. He later started his own X-ray business, Quality Assurance which allowed him to travel the country with his wife and family. For 15 years, Thomas resided in Celina, TN where he enjoyed boating and fishing.
Thomas was a man of many talents, he thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, growing his own grapes which, he then turned to wine, spending time in the woodshop, dirt track racing in his earlier years and a spectator in his later. He was a man who could never sit still and could always be found tinkering in the garage on numerous projects. He was also a die-hard fan of the Wisconsin lottery. His greatest pleasure though was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday August 27 at St. James Catholic Parish, W220 N6588 Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the Church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Thomas will be laid to rest privately with family.
The family would like to thank the phenomenal nurses, doctors, and additional staff at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Wisconsin are appreciated.
