Thomas J. Klitzman

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Klitzman, age 83, a resident of McNaughton, WI, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Grace Lodge in Rhinelander, WI. He was born September 23, 1941, in Hartford, WI, to parents Erwin and Loretta Klitzman. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1961.

He met and married the love of his life Judith Ann Wuestenberg on August 10, 1963. He worked as a machinist for Evinrude, Cirilli’s Super Valu-Rhinelander, Outboard Marine Corp. in Milwaukee, and Bowen’s Bus Service in Rhinelander. He was an active member in the Lake Tomahawk Lions Club and the New-Tom Sno Fleas Snowmobile Club. Tom enjoyed gardening, yardwork, nature, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.

Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife: Judy; son: Perry; grandson: Aaron; parents: Erwin and Loretta; brothers: Dan and Bill Klitzman. He is survived by his children: Kevin (Herminia) Klitzman of Rhinelander, Faye (Henry) Van Damme of Oshkosh, Connie (Ambar) Kumal of Waconia, MN; grandchildren: Givon Kumal, Andre Kumal, Ian Van Damme; sister: Margaret (Scott) Glass of West Bend; sister-in-law: Carol (Mike) Walter of Hartford; extended family in San Fernando, Chile; as well as many other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lake Tomahawk Lions Club, PO Box 336 Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amy, Nicole, Denise and all the Grace Lodge Staff, Moments Hospice, Rennes Rehab Center, Dr. Thomas, and Sheila Reichel of Marshfield Clinic- Minocqua, and the Newbold Fire Department.

A Funeral Mass will be held June 6, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff, WI, at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the service.