Thomas Edward Kasnicka, age 85, a resident of Brookfield for 62 years, died peacefully at home on December 19, 2022.
Tom was born in Chicago on October 13, 1937, the son of Edward and Lillian Kasnicka, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Morton High School in 1955.
Tom, was the husband of Carol (nee Brunke) for 63 years; the father of Kurt (Cindy) Kasnicka, Laura (Blair) Frieberg and Kym Geissler; the grandfather of Jennifer (Ryan) Ramshaw, Melissa (Benjamin) Brondos, Paige Geissler and Alexa Geissler; brother of Marion (Daniel) Motykie, Richard (Karla) Kasnicka, James Kasnicka and Jeffrey Kasnicka; brother-in-law of Anita Brunke and the late Raymond; uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a friend to all.
Tom was a member of the Carpenters Local Union 54 for 67 years. He worked for Woodwork Corporation of America for most of his career.
Tom joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1971 and was a volunteer for 51 years. He received many awards including the Silver Beaver Award. He was a Vigil Honor Member in the Order of the Arrow.
Tom was a member of St. Barbara Church where he was an usher for 60 years.
Visitation Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 3:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M., the Order of the Arrow will hold the Broken Arrow Ceremony at 7 P.M. Visitation will continue on Thursday, December 22, 2022 9:00 A.M to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Service 9:30 A.M. to St. Barbara Church, Brookfield. Mass 10:00 A.M.
Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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