Thomas Allen Waldorf IV, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, was taken too early. He passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the age of 27.
Thomas was born May 22, 1996 in West Branch, MI, the son of Thomas Alvin Waldorf III and Lynn Ann (Bruce) Waldorf. "Gizz" as some of his family and friends knew him, grew up in Owosso, MI and graduated from Owosso High School with the class of 2015.
He was initially employed with JJC Construction a home remodeling and construction company primarily know for siding, window, and door projects.
In spring of 2021, Thomas met Hannah Maria Eufamia Voight. They were married September 12, 2022 in the Town of Nasewaupee, WI just south of the City of Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Thomas and Hannah worked together at the Lodge at Leathem Smith in Sturgeon Bay. He was one of the head chefs and also worked in maintenance while Hannah was one of the head housekeepers.
Thomas was a working man who supported his family. He loved his wife and children and spending time with them; his family meant the world to him. Thomas loved to play video games in his free time. Apex was one of his favorite games. Thomas kept in with his friends and always kept them updated through social media. His legacy is one of kindness and compassion. Known to light up any room, his influence was profound and far-reaching.
Thomas will be deeply missed by his wife, Hannah; children, Adrianna Waldorf, Emmitt, Lydia Waldorf, and Thomas Waldorf V; his parents, Thomas (Barbara) Waldorf III of Henderson, MI and Lynn Waldorf of Sterling, MI; siblings, Sarah Waldorf of Davison, MI, Nicholas Bruce of Kalkaska, MI, Jonathan Chapman of Clio, MI, Theresa Jo O'Connor of Sterling, MI, and Rebecca Chapman of Midland MI; father-in-law, Leon "LJ" (Nikki) Voight of Sturgeon Bay; siblings-in-law, Bree (fiancé, Ben) Roach of Holland, MI, Caitlyn (Noah) Kramer of Ionia, MI, Keegan Roach of Adrian, MI, Shaw Voight of Green Bay, WI, Preston Voight, and Madison Voight, both of Sturgeon Bay, WI; nieces and nephew (from his siblings), Penelope, Trinnity, and Brantley and Hadleigh; paternal grandmother, Cynthia Waldorf of Standish, MI and maternal grandfather, Jerry Bruce of Otter Lake, MI; uncle and aunt, Ronald(Ramona) Waldorf of Prescott, MI(and their children Atreyu Izaak, Kari and Zack) and Billie Joe (Kahil) Cunningham of Prescott, MI (and her children, Jordan and Caitlyn Young and Chelsea and Eddie) as well as many other uncles and aunts; other relatives; close friends, Tyler Brzezinski, Leroy Robert, Milos Dokmanovic, Milan Stosic, Jonny Judd, Haygan Charlemagne, Rachel Bensinger, Martez McCune, and Gretchen DeShazer and other friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Thomas Allen Waldorf, Jr. and maternal grandmother, Valerie Bruce; grandfather-in-law, Randy Thayer; uncle, Jameson Bruce; brother-in-law, Shane Richey; niece, Valerie Bruce; and other relatives.
Thomas' life will be honored by friends and family in Wisconsin and Michigan:
Family and friends are welcome to join in the celebration of Thomas's life on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Michigan arrangements will be announced.
Memorial contributions may be given for Thomas' family. The family has setup a GoFundMe page to help with the funeral cost. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, please click the link: https://gofund.me/9fcc06fa
Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory in Sturgeon Bay, WI are assisting the Waldorf family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Thomas may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.
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