Thomas Aquinas Wilson

Thomas A. Wilson, Appleton, age 87, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Milwaukee on March 23, 1939, to the late Louis and Agnes (Leicht) Wilson. Thomas married Kathleen Kramer on July 16, 1966, and celebrated their 60-year anniversary this summer. Together, they loved to travel the world.

Tom graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and Marquette Law School in 1967. He joined the Navy as an officer in 1962 and served aboard the USS Corry DDR817. Tom was a partner in the Bachman, Cummings, McIntyre, & Wilson Law Firm.

Thomas was an avid photographer and developer. He loved trains and was a member of the Chicago and Northwestern Historical Society and the Soo-Line Historical Society. Tom was also a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Appleton Kiwanis Club, and the Knights of Columbus Council 12269.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children: Monica (Todd) Head and Andy (Elizabeth) Wilson; grandchildren: Connor, Justin, Gavin, and Sofia; and brother, Damien (Judi) Wilson. He is further survived by many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held September 15, 2026, at ST. BERNADETTE PARISH (2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton) from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Chris Raj, O. Praem will officiate. Committal St. Joseph Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please visit oconnellfh.com.