Thomas “Tom” W. Faber

Of West Bend, WI. Entered into Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 83, at his beautiful home that he hand built in Iola, WI. He was born on August 1, 1942 in West Bend, WI to Walter and Pearl (Nee Jones) Faber. On July 21, 1962, Tom married the love of his life, Joanne at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Tom was the owner and operator of his own business; Tom’s Upholstery. He left behind a legacy of love; he adored his wife; Joanne, his children; Rhonda Faber Verges and Tammy Faber Towne as well as his grandchildren; Nicolle Towne Rogge and Tyler Towne. His great grandchildren; Jameson, Lennan, and August. Tom loved sharing memories about his grandchildren.

Tom always enjoyed company; his many friends and relatives will never forget how welcomed and loved Tom made them feel, along with his smile and robust laughter. Tom enjoyed many outdoor activities, including tree planting, hunting and bird watching. Tom also enjoyed travelling throughout North America, and was a member of Kettle Moraine Klassic Kar Klub.

Tom is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Joanne; daughter, Tammy (Doug) Towne; son-in-law; Demetrius (Shawn) Verges grandchildren, Nicolle Towne (Jake) Rogge, Tyler (Hannah) Towne; great-grandchildren, Jameson, Lennan, and August; siblings, Ken (Bonnie) Faber, Sharon (Gary) Pocian, and Randy Faber. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Tom is preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Verges; his parents; Walter and Pearl Faber; siblings, Richard Faber, and Jim Faber; sister-in-law, Darlene Hynek.

Funeral Service will be at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Phillip Funeral Home (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, May 30th from 10:00am until 11:45am. Interment at 3:00pm at Newark Cemetery in the Town of Barton.

Memorial gifts in Tom’s honor are appreciated and can be made to: National Kidney Foundation, Waupaca Area Fire District.

A special thank you to the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care of Waupaca who provided loving care, the Harrison Township First Responders, and Emergency Medical Technicians, and Mike and Becky Schultz.