Thomas R. Eggert

Tom Eggert, age 66 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Tom was born in Chicagoland on May 12, 1958, son of the late Russell and Marie (Ruane) Eggert. Following his high school education in Niles, Illinois, he earned a degree from Northwestern University. Tom worked as an Air Traffic Controller in Green Bay his entire career. The most stressful times were during the Packer games.

Tom was a collector and enjoyed working with his hands. He enjoyed wood-working and created some beautiful items. Tom was interested in Bonsai, joined a club and worked with many bonsai trees. He enjoyed doing yardwork with his neighbor Bill and was also an extremely talented musician with a specialty in playing the violin. Hearing him play gave joy to whomever heard it. Tom also loved to travel and went on many trips with friends and family around the country and around the world.

Tom is survived by his dear friends and neighbors: Bill and Angie Recker; and in Illinois his longtime family friends the DeLorenzo and Castiglia families. There are also many nieces and nephews of his brother, Jerry and his sister, Nadine, cousins from his Aunt Eileen Thoss, other relatives, and many friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Karen, half-sister Nadine, and half-brother Russell “Jerry” Eggert.

A memorial service for Tom will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, located at 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton. Visitation will take place at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 AM and continuing until the time of the service.