Tom F Hutjens

Tom F. Hutjens, 35, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at a local hospital after an eleven year battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born August 31, 1977 to Louie and Patti (Gossen) Hutjens. Tom bravely faced the challenges of each and every day. He was honored to have worked as herd manager for Dave and Jerry Stencil at Stencil Farms. They allowed him to work until he decided he could no longer do the job. We are forever grateful to their families. Tom looked forward to and made every effort to attend Saturday night mass and then would go out to eat with family and friends. Uncle Bill made him laugh with his stories. Tom is survived by his parents, Louie and Patti Hutjens; his brothers: Eric (Chris) Hutjens; Kevin (Rebecca) Hutjens, maternal grandmother Catherine Gossen; uncles and aunts: Jim and Patty Gossen, Denis and Kay Gossen, Anne and Hardy Brooks, Al and Diane Gossen, Lee and Brenda Gossen, Carol and Bob Muehrcke, Bill Hutjens, Sally and Lee Mancoske, and Sandy and Dave Heezen. Tom loved spending time with his nieces and nephews: Alex and Ryan Hutjens; Hannah, Connor and Kassidy Hutjens. They brought joy and excitement to Tom’s simple life. Further survived by special friends: Larry and Arlene Pennings, Dennis and Linda Pennings, and; cousins, neighbors and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Alice (Janssen) Hutjens; maternal grandfather, Francis J Gossen; Uncle Tommy Hutjens. Family and friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, 4805 Sportmans Drive, Ledgeview, on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, at church with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed to Tom’s family at www.cotterfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Unity Hospice. The family would like to extend special heartfelt thanks to Uncle Denis, Aunt Brenda and John B, his caregivers who helped so much in his care and companionship. The family would also like to thank St. Vincent ER, IMCU fourth floor, all the hospital staff, and to Unity Hospice for the encouragement and support you gave to make Tom’s last days comfortable for him and for you support to the family.

Visitation:
Friday, September 28, 2012 8:30 AM

Service:
Friday, September 28, 2012 10:00 AM