Thomas Ray Temple, III, of Appleton, age 65, died at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Tom was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Thomas R. and Dianne (Ackerman) Temple, on February 10, 1956. He married his wife Diane (Tadisch) Temple at St. Mary Parish in Appleton on January 19, 2019. Tom held many welding certifications, of which he put to use as a welder and fabricator for Fox Cities Crane. In his free time, he enjoyed making silver and turquoise jewelry.

Tom is survived by his wife, Diane Tadisch Temple; his children: Tommy Kelly of Coolidge, AZ; and Nicole (Doug) Moore of Bethesda, MD; his grandchildren: Taylor, Jake, and Kaelie Kelly, and Connor and Kiernan Martin Moore; and his mother Dianne Haller. He is further survived by his siblings: Kristine (Stuart) Greg; Kevin Temple; and John Temple. He will be sorely missed by adopted cat, Jack.

Tom is preceded in death by his father, Thomas R. Temple II; his stepmother, Grace Temple; his stepfather Lou Haller; and his parents-in-law Martin and Joane Tadisch.

In accordance with his wishes, no services for Tom will be held