Thomas Gene Christensen

Thomas Gene Christensen, Age 59 of Mosinee, Wisconsin died Friday, July 13, 2018, at his home.

He was born Oct. 24, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late Eugene and Barbara (Leisz) Peloquin. He married Sherrill DeRemer on April 18, 1980, in Blaine, Minn. She survives.

Thomas, Tom, Tommy, TC, Poppa, Corn Pop, also known as the “Commish” for numerous fantasy sports, leaves our lives richer for having known him. His wife, children, and grandchildren were his whole world. An awesome son, brother, uncle, friend, also referred to by many as an amazing guy, a guy who changes lives, a guy who always entertained others. Our hearts are incredibly heavy.

As co-owner and Vice President of Gunderson Faulkner Wisconsin Corporation (Cost Cutters of Central Wisconsin & The Barbers Family Hairstyling), Tom was always excited to thank his staff and customers in an appreciation event each July at a Wisconsin Woodchucks game. He taught, was a featured speaker, and participated on numerous advisory boards including State College of Beauty Culture, Nicolet Tech, Mid-State Technical College, Moraine Park Tech and Chippewa Valley Tech. Tom was also active with The Marshfield Clinic Foundation, The Advisory Board for the Jefferson Awards, the Voting Committee for Channel 9 WAOW- TV, The Ronald McDonald House, and numerous others.

Tom was one of the founders of Open Season on Cancer and an active participant in other charitable events. Tom was currently the president of the Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League at Indianhead Golf Course in Mosinee. Tom proudly hosted the annual Greater Salon Open each August.

As an avid Vikings fan, Tom could have been seen around his office, home, or The Olympia Family Restaurant/ Pete’s Sports Bar in purple and gold swag. We will all greatly miss the emails with photos and well wishes he sent his friends and family that included “Have a Purple Day and Skol Vikings”. Look for his brick at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Survivors, besides his wife, Sherrill, include his daughters, Amanda (Aaron) Henderson, Sun Prairie, and Breanna (Travis) Nechuta, Plover; three grandchildren, Adrian Thomas and Amelia Jean Henderson, and Warren Thomas Nechuta; four brothers and sisters, Michael (Arlene) Christensen, Clarksville, Tenn., Linda (Lonny Thomas) Thorson, Mounds View, Minn., Edward (Diane) Christensen, New Brighton, Minn., and Nancy (Thomas) Steffens, Naples, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Peloquin and David Christensen.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Good News Baptist Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Ray O’Connor will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and again from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of services, all at the church. Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.bestefh.com.

Memorials in Thomas’ name may be directed to Ronald McDonald House, Marshfield.
In a salute to Tom’s pontoon, “You Only Live Twice”.