Thomas D. Kudick Sr.

Thomas D. Kudick Sr., age 72, of Manitowoc passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his residence.

Tom was born on July 17, 1953, in Green Bay, a son of the late John and Florence (Bosacki) Kudick Jr. He attended schools in Kewaunee graduating with the class of 1973 from Kewaunee High School. On November 9, 1974, Tom married the former Louann Gauthier at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pilsen, WI. Tom enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, camping, and fishing. He was employed at Eck Industries for 45 years until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife: Louann Kudick, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Thomas (Kimberly) Kudick Jr., Manitowoc; one daughter: Jessica Isherwood and special friend Shawn Pankratz, Valders; eight grandchildren: Skyler (Mitch) Tegen, Manitowoc, Storm Inman-Kudick, Two Rivers, Kayne Kudick, Manitowoc, Zayden Kudick, Manitowoc, Seleena Isherwood, Green Bay, Maria Isherwood, Milwaukee, Felicia Isherwood, Manitowoc, Daniel Isherwood, Valders; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers: Beatrice Lutzke, Ellisville, Ronald Kudick, Luxemburg, Glenn Kudick, Green Bay, Patrick (Marylou) Kudick, Luxemburg, Donna (Bill) Kiefert, Kewaunee, Mary (Buddy) Schultz, Sheboygan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gerald (Brenda) Gauthier, CA, Wayne (Betty) Gauthier, Kewaunee, Marilyn (Robert) Krummel, Two Rivers, Tricia Kudick, Luxemburg; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Florence Kudick Jr.; four brothers: Cletus Kudick, Robert Kudick, Steve (Jill) Kudick, Kevin Kudick; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Lawrence and Letty Gauthier; one brother-in-law: Allen Gauthier Sr.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, 1420 22nd Street, Two Rivers, with Deacon Al Boeldt officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

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Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. 

The family would like to thank Aurora at Home Hospice, especially nurses Megan and Tricia for the compassionate care provided to Tom.

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