Thomas Stuttgen

Thomas “Sunshine” A. Stuttgen, age 63, of Colby, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at his residence in the Town of Colby. A mass of Christian burial was held 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at St. Mary Help of Christian Parish in Colby. Father Joseph Redfern presided. A visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Saturday. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home of Colby is entrusted with the arrangements.

Sunshine was born on November 6, 1957, the son of Nicholas and Hildegard (Wettstein) Stuttgen in Marshfield. He graduated from Colby High School in 1976. Sunshine worked at Wick’s Building Systems in Spencer for eight years and then worked at Stratford Homes for many years. He also hauled milk for Arpin Dairy. Sunshine enjoyed riding his motorcycle and dancing. Sunshine especially loved riding his horse, Oreo. He was also a member of the Taylor County Sportsmen’s Club.

Sunshine is survived by his siblings: Carol Williams of Janesville, Delores Stuttgen of Colby, Donald Stuttgen of Eau Claire, Bernard (Colene) Stuttgen of Thorp, Raymond (Kathleen) Stuttgen of Janesville, Tony (Debra) Stuttgen of Unity, Melvin Stuttgen of Colby, Chuck (Darla) Stuttgen of Athens, Sister Kathy Stuttgen of La Crosse, James (Barbara) Stuttgen of Stratford, Jon Stuttgen of La Crosse, William (Debra) Stuttgen of Spencer, Dale (Sandra) Stuttgen of Colby and Robert (Pam) Stuttgen of Colby. He is further survived by a brother-in-law, Clifford Wentzel of Spencer; many nieces and nephews.

Sunshine was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence Stuttgen; sister, Patricia Wentzel; two sisters-in-law, Carol Stuttgen and Carol Stuttgen; brother-in-law, Edward Williams; and six nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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