Thomas "Tom" M. Hollander

Thomas “Tom” M. Hollander, 55, of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2010, while pursuing his lifelong love of farming.Tom was born on May 27, 1955, a son of Myron D. and Beulah M. Radke Hollander. He graduated from Laconia High School in 1973. After graduation, he became the fifth generation of his family to operate the family farm where he was later joined by his brother, Randy.On September 9, 1978, he married Barbara Krueger, in Rosendale. Tom and Barb farmed side by side for many years.Tom served as a council member at Peace Lutheran Church, Rosendale, and also as a board member on the Fond du Lac County Historical Society. He was a past vice president and current board member of the Rosendale Mutual Insurance Company. In 1995, Tom was elected to the Springvale Town Board and in 1996 he began the first of his many terms as Town Board Chairperson, retiring from that position in 2009. Tom was active for many years and took great delight in his years of shooting pool in the Fond du Lac County Pool League.Tom’s greatest loves were his wife and children. He took great joy in cheering Joel on at his drag racing events and in teaching both Joel and Courtney how to hunt and fish. He enjoyed annual treks to the Lake Superior shoreline of Minnesota, where he liked to hike, antique, and ship watch. Tom was never too busy to take the time to stop and chat with friends and strangers alike.He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Barbara; a son, Joel and his wife, Heather of Ripon; and a daughter, Courtney of Brandon. He is also survived by his mother, Beulah Hollander of Brandon; his mother-in-law, Dolores Krueger of Rosendale; a sister, Sandy (Garry) Anderson of LaCrosse; a brother, Randy (Belinda) Hollander of Brandon; two brothers-in-law: James (Rhonda) Krueger, and Michael (Julie) Krueger, both of Rosendale. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his loyal Yellow Labrador, Thumper John. Tom was preceded in death by father, Myron; his father-in-law, Rodney Krueger; his grandparents: Walter and Lydia Hollander, and Oscar and Mildred Radke; and a cousin, James Hollander.The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Peace Lutheran Church, 124 South Main Street, Rosendale, with Rev. Charles Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosendale Cemetery. The visitation will be on Saturday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Thomas "Tom" M. Hollander

May 27, 1955 - July 31, 2010