Thomas Lee Sluga entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Hospital after battling a long illness. Tom was born July 7th, 1960, in Kenosha to Richard Sluga and Joyce Callahan. He was educated in Kenosha and attended Somers Elementary and Bullen Junior High.
On September 2nd, 2006, he married the love of his life Joanna (Williams) Sluga at Kenosha Fellowship Church. Tom was an exceptional, warm, kindhearted, loving, and caring human being. He touched everyone’s life he came into contact with. Tom loved Elvis Presley and was working on an Elvis puzzle he was unfortunately unable to finish. He was a diehard Packer fan and obtained two autographed footballs and an autographed helmet. His room was a memorial to Elvis Presley, John Wayne (The Duke), and the Packers, with tons of sentimental memorabilia. Tom loved collecting coins, snow skiing, puzzles, word searches, playing cards, and going down to the lake to collect sea glass.
He loved vacationing in Door County and Green Bay, taking in all the sights from the cities. He was great at a Donald Duck impression which caused laughter from anyone around him and brought him so much joy. He enjoyed going with his wife to festivals, PB & Jam, the Farmer’s Market, the Bandshell, and hiking through Petrifying Springs Park.
During the Summer, he would go to Wisconsin Dells to play miniature golf and enjoy some lunch before heading home. Tom loved his family very much and when he was younger, he cared for his Uncle Roger who was battling cancer. Tom always called his family and friends on their birthdays to sing them “Happy Birthday,” as his way of showing his love for them.
He is survived by his wife Joanna Sluga and his mother Joyce Callahan of Kenosha sisters Kathy Kreuser (Ross) in Ingleside Illinois, and Kimberly Pontillo (Ron) in Pleasant Prairie, his nephew Kody Deloria in South California, niece Audra and her husband Brian Hartwig, and great nieces Leana, Freya, and Alexa Hartwig in Cheyenne Wyoming, son Daniel Bosovich and daughter Dana Bosovich, grandchildren Matthew Bosovich and Devyn Bosovich in Kenosha, and his cat Riley.
He is preceded in death by his father Richard Sluga, stepfather Arnie Callahan, brother Steven Sluga, his baby sister Janet Sluga, and his aunt Janet Nies, and his dog Anya and cat Kibbles.
Thank you to Dr. Mario Garretto and the staff on floor two of St. Catherine’s Hospital for their care and love of Tom.
Funeral Services for Tom will be held on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 11:30am at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery (4300 Green Bay Rd Kenosha WI 53144)
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Larry, Anita Fike says:
We had so much fun playing cards, fishing, setting by the campfire and grilling out with Tommy and Jo.Rest in Jesus arms Tommy boy. We will miss you,but you gave us some great memories.
David & Marilyn Lauer says:
Rest in peace, Tom. Our hearts are broken at your departure from this world, but we take comfort that we will again enjoy each other’s company in our eternal home. Joanna, you were the angel that made Tom’s life a special one. We are always here for you – we’re “just around the corner.”
Joanna Sluga says:
Thankyou so much. Tom loved you two. He will be missed by many.
Brenda Prescott-Kingfisher says:
Joanna, my deepest condolences are extended to you and your family. Although I didn’t know Tommy very well, he was fun to talk with at our family reunions. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this new normal. Love you cuz.
Stan Prescott says:
Rest in peace Tommy. Gonna miss you at the reunions. You’ve always brought a smile to all of us. Wishing for Gods blessings for Joanna and the rest of the family.
Gary Schmauss says:
TOM WILL BE MISSED HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND LIKE A BROTHER WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN RIP BROTHER
John Usa says:
Kathy and Kim, I’m so sorry to see your brother Tommy passed away. Even though I haven’t seen him in quite some time I’ll always remember his smile and his cheerfulness.
Lori Haight (Claeys) says:
RIP Tommy & condolences to the family. We went to Bullen together.
Joanna Sluga says:
Tommy you left to soon. You are in no more pain everyday. Riley n I will always love you n cherish your life with us. It’s not the same since you left this earth. Until we meet again I will love you always. Your wife Joanna.❤💔
Michael G Stubbs says:
I worked with Tom for a number of years at Supervalu. I was unaware of his passing until a few minutes ago. He truly was one of the good ones!
Pat Weber says:
RIP. Tom. You were my longest friend. 54 years. You will be dearly missed. Till we meet again.
Pat Webet says:
Rip.Tom. You were my longest friend. 54 years. You will be dearly missed. Till we meet again.
Laurie Bleashka - May says:
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I worked with him at Cherry Electric but was a Northsider myself so knew all the Sluga’s. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, sisters, and Mom. May he RIP.
Mary Marrs says:
Tommy I only met you a couple of times. I enjoyed them times very much. I have never seen Joanna so happy. Until she got together with you. For that I thank you. May God be with you. Jo Jo any time you want to talk. Please don’t hesitate to call me.
Teresa Hatten says:
Thinking of you , Kim Pontillo and your family on this day. Our deepest condolences.
David & Marilyn Lauer says:
Tom was one of my heroes. His upbeat personality and positive outlook are an example and an inspiration for me when my own health issues get me down. I will miss him always. Joanna, Marilyn and I send you our deepest sympathies a the loss of your beloved Tommy. Remember that we are “just around the corner.”
Joanna Sluga says:
Thankyou for those awesome words. Tom would be pleased to know he was one of your heroes. I hope you overcome your health issues. Tommy loved you n thought you were so good to talk to. He enioyed your talks. Thanktou again. See you Friday th 14th at 11:30 am.
Ken Kreuser says:
Tommy, you truly had a kind and gentle heart….. Our world was a better place with you in it….. Just as our next will be………