Thomas A. Lotter

1948-2024

Thomas A. Lotter, age 76, of Weston, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan. Father George Graham will officiate. Interment to follow at the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Athens VFW Post #8527 and American Legion Post #4. Family and friends are welcome from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 4 and from 9 a.m. until time of the service Tuesday all at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Tom was born on Jan. 24, 1948, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Weiler) Lotter in the Township of Bern, Marathon County. He attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from Athens High School. Tom served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970 in Viet Nam and was awarded three Purple Hearts and the American Commendation Medal. On June 12, 1971, he was united in marriage to Ruth Rouse in Platteville.

Tom was a skilled carpenter and had his own Carpentry Business, Lotter Building Service in Milan. He built 39 homes, including one each for his daughter and son. Tom was a member of St. Thomas where he served on the parish council and was an usher. He was a member of the VFW, DAV Rib River Chapter 31, and the VVA North Central Chapter 479.

Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead. He was constantly helping his neighbors and friends. Tom was especially proud of his children and grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth; three children, Jeffery (Trudy) Lotter of Weston, Jennifer (Cory) Pagel of Ringle and Victoria (Ken) Rutschow of Spencer; four grandchildren, Madison and Brianna Pagel of Ringle and Abigail and Braxton Rutschow of Spencer. He is further survived by a sister, Kathleen “Kutz” Murkowski of Wausau; and a brother, John Lotter of Athens; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andrew Jr., Victor and Joseph; and a sister, Betty Collins; and a son-in-law, Russell Sliwicki.

Family and friends may express condolences onlineat www.maurinaschilling.com.

Paid Obituary 149073