Thomas Dwyer

Thomas C. Dwyer, 54, formerly of Waukesha, died at St. Clair’s Hospital in Denville, NJ on Sunday April 5, 2009.  He was born in La Crosse on April 25, 1954 to Edwin C. and Ruth Ann "Ranne" (nee: Thomas)  Dwyer.  Tom was a 1972 graduate of Waukesha High School and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater.  He moved to Rockaway, NJ in 2003.  Tom was Operations Manager at Cortegra Group in Fairfield, NJ.  He was a passionate sports fan and loved literature and music. He will be sadly missed by many family members, including his former wife, Anne Wilson of Jacksonville, FL; his children: Kelley (Robert) Grorud of Janesville, WI; John (Angel) Dwyer of Greensboro, NC and Michael Dwyer of Brooklyn, NY.  He was the very proud grandfather of Russel Grorud.  He is further survived by his brother, Edwin (Crystal) Dwyer of Escanaba, MI; sisters, Mary (Steve) Haumschild of Waukesha; Ann (Ken) Lech of Spring Grove, IL; his girlfriend Peace Kwiyamba; nieces, nephews and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 25th at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave. from 12:00 PM (Noon)-2:30 PM.  A Memorial Service will be at 2:30 PM.  Tom’s nephew, Ed Dwyer will officiate.  A private family burial will take place at a later date.  For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.