Thomas “Tom” Carl Jakel
1963-2022
Thomas “Tom” Carl Jakel, age 58, of Curtiss passed away on Friday, Mar. 11 at UW Madison Hospital surrounded by his children and family. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Abbotsford with Rev. Donald Bruce officiating. Family and friends are welcome to the visitation at the church beginning at 3 p.m. until the service begins. Military Honors will be provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227.
Tom was born on May 11, 1963 in Marshfield, the son of Carl and Kathryn (Prohaska) Jakel of Curtiss. He graduated from Abbotsford High School and was united in marriage to Rhonda Bargenquast on Oct. 21, 1995. Rhonda preceded him in death on Mar. 26, 2021. Tom was a Master Plumber and a Master Electrician, employed at Aspirus Hospital, Medford.
Tom worked hard and played even harder. He loved the thrill of adventure; you name it he did it. His favorite pastimes included taking family vacations, especially to Hawaii. He enjoyed snowmobiling in the mountains, riding his Harley, skydiving and scuba diving. When he wasn’t busy flying his plane, he was building an airplane in his garage. Tom knew how to light up a room and he had a smile as big as his sense of humor. His many adventures provided for great stories which he loved to tell with gusto and a hearty laugh. Above all, he cherished his wife and children.
Tom is survived by his two wonderful children, Jesse who is stationed in San Diego with the U.S Navy and Josie, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) living in Marshfield. He had two sisters and three brothers, Mike (Sandy) Jakel of Dorchester, Jim (Jenny) Jakel of Abbotsford, Paul (Jean) Jakel of Abbotsford, Kathy (Steve) Katka of Albany, Minn., Mary Beth “Buffy” Feddick of Abbotsford; and one sister-in-law, Karen Jakel of New Lisbon along with many nieces; nephews; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Kathryn; his wife, Rhonda; and his brother, Chuck.
Tom leaves behind many friends who held him in their prayers during his illness. He had a habit of waving his airplane wings in a friendly flyover hello. Think of him when you see an airplane wave and know he’s on his greatest adventure of all.
Flowers are appreciated or donations can be made to Pine Hill Cemetery of Curtiss Wis. or The High Ground Veterans Memorial in Neillsville.
The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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