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Thomas Lind Obituary
Thomas "Tom" R. Lind, 51, Green Bay resident, died Saturday evening, February 23, 2013, at his home following a seven year battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1961, in Stevens Point to Robert and Camille (Turzenski) Lind. Tom attended school at Stevens Point Area High School, played on their hockey team as a goalie and graduated in 1979. Following high school, Tom attended classes at UW Stevens Point, Century College in White Bear Lake and the Police Science Program at NWTC. Tom began his career with the Green Bay Police Department in 1983 and was currently working as a detective. He was also employed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on their boating enforcement division. Tom enjoyed hunting and loved to go fishing. His time spent at the cottage in Door County was always treasured, especially with his family and friends. Tom was a scuba diver and a racing fan enjoying the races at Elkhart Lake. His pride and joy was his family. Tom loved to watch his children's sporting events and his daughter Claira dance to her favorite songs.
Tom is survived by his three children: Claira Mae Lind, Mitchell and Jordan Lind, all of Green Bay; his ex-wife and dear friend, Vicki Lind, Green Bay; his parents, Robert and Camille Lind, Stevens Point; his sister, Nancy Lind, Normal, IL.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Clara Lind; his paternal grandparents, Oscar and Clara Lind; his maternal grandparents, Max and Claira Turzenski.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday. Visitation will continue on Wednesday after 9:00 am until the time of service. Funeral Service 11:00 am Wednesday at the funeral home with Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski, OFM, officiating. Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Stevens Point. In lieu of floral expressions a memorial fund has been established for the children's education. On-line condolences may be sent to the Lind family at www.prokowall.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Lind
Nancy Lind
February 19, 2024
Miss you lots.
Nancy
Nancy
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Bro. Keep on guiding us from heaven.
Nancy
November 12, 2013
With the holidays approaching, this is the first year you are watching over us from Heaven. Protect us all and show us the way!
Nancy
September 4, 2013
Claira started 8th grade yesterday and you would be so proud of her Tom. She is acting like a trooper but we all know you are watching over her.
Rochelle Doherty
June 25, 2013
My dear friend Vicki and family, I just heard about Tom's passing and cannot tell the sadness I felt for you and the kids. I hope you have the opportunity to read this and know that my heart goes out to you. 676-8698
Sheryle Tepp
June 12, 2013
Matt brought home a photo of he and Tom after a great day fishing for walleyes on Lake Michigan - what wonderful memories those two shared! Thank you, Lind family, for giving us that photo. Tom, I know you are smiling on us and egging Matt on to get out and fish...
Tom Krsnich
June 11, 2013
Rest in Peace brother. I knew Tom through the DNR and through a case or two that we worked together. His smile, laugh and dedication to duty will be missed. Peace to his family,
Tom Krsnich
Nancy Lind
March 4, 2013
To my brother, long may your light shine
February 28, 2013
I only wish I'd have taken the time to know Tom better.
Ron Lind
Robert Gruba
February 27, 2013
I have much too many cherished memories to even list. It starts in Point, where I also am from. Tom followed me to the GBPD, where I'm happy to say we served proudly to the end of our career. Hunting and fishing together, with an assortment of crazy and memorable storys - Right Hard Body? We lived together for awhile in GB. Attended the same church - St. Mary's of the Angels. Reading the other comments about Tom carry a common thing about Tom - His smile that was attached to a Great personality. Rest in Peace my friend and May God Bless You.
Marlene and Paul Borowitz
February 27, 2013
I also worked with Tom at the GBPD. He was always cheerful and appreciative of co-workers efforts.
Paul Janssen
February 27, 2013
Rest in peace brother.
Paul Janssen
Antigo
Louie and carol Gawlik
February 27, 2013
Bob and Camille: You have our deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you at this time.
Marcia Knoebel
February 26, 2013
Tommy worked at the PD with my husband. Every time he saw me, he had a smile on his face and his arms were open for a big hug. He will be missed!
Sheryle Tepp
February 26, 2013
We were blessed to have Tom as a wonderful friend to my husband Matt. Tom always brought a down to earth sense of humor and love of life that set him apart from most other people. I will always remember the hijinks he got Matt up to, and his soft snicker when he knew he was caught, or that Matt was going to get in trouble! He always told me that the best cops were the ones who were naughty kids, because they knew all the tricks. I suspect he was a very naughty kid.
We share in everyones sorrow to have lost such a good friend, parent, son.
Denise Servais-Schaden & family
February 26, 2013
I was fortunate to get to work with Tom at the Police Dept for many years. I always enjoyed his smiling face (actually he would have that cute little snicker all the time) He worked very hard and always treated people with respect. What a great guy! I have had some pretty good talks with Tom and know he loved his family with all his heart!
I so want to be at Tom's funeral but am out of state, (my watch dog and husband are there to guard the house)so I would like to pass along my, as well as my family's, sympathy to Tom's children, Vicki and his parents as well as other extended family and friends.
May God bless you Tom on your new journey and may he help your family find peace and comfort thoughout this difficult time as well as in days to come.
Scot Miller
February 25, 2013
Tom and I learned to Scuba Dive together. He loved his children so much. Tom was a very good police officer and person.
Fred Laitinen
February 25, 2013
I remember first meeting Tom after being hired by the Green Bay Police Department back in 1996. He was very friendly to the "new guy".
Later, we shared a cramped aisle in the Detective Division. It was always great to talk fishing and hunting with Tom, and he taught me how to use down riggers.
Tom used to give me his copy of Wisconsin Outdoor News when he was done with it and we would have a laugh over the cuffs and collars section.
Tom worked a lot with Bob Haglund after Chuck Peterson retired, and Bob always called him "Pork Chop".
As a colleague, it was hard to watch Tom go through the ups and downs with the cancer. I can't imagine what it was like for Tom's family.
Tom, the world is a better place because you were in it. Peace and love to your family.
Johnny Haydock
February 25, 2013
Tommy and I spent many great sunrises together in the duck marsh and the deer woods. I'm very proud to have spent my teen and young adult years with him. May God bless the loved ones he leaves behind!
ken "nutzy" gauthier
February 25, 2013
I worked with Tom at GBPD. He was an excellent officer and friend. We shared one or two cocktails after work. He was a coach for a friends son in football and he truly enjoyed sports. Thanks for being my friend!!!!
February 25, 2013
Tom will be greatly missed by our family!
He has fought this battle for many years now and I pray that he is finally at peace. The legacy that he has left with Mitchell, Jordan and Claira says alot....WHAT incredible kids!! Peace be with you Tom and I hope you are enjoying that charter fishing boat in the skies of heaven right now!!
Roxy & Keith Selissen
February 25, 2013
Our sympathy to Tom's family. He was a wonderful person.
Ron Carlson
February 25, 2013
Tom was a good man who will be missed dearly. As a young man he wanted to be a police officer so badly and would follow calls on a scanner, it seems like only yesterday. I am proud to say I knew Tom.
February 25, 2013
Our condolences to the family. Tom was a great guy. He truly adored and was very proud of his children. The "basketball years" will never be forgotten. We were fortunate to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
Lori Nies
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