Thomas Matthew Scroggins, Jr.

Thomas Matthew Scroggins, Jr., 69, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center in Minocqua.­

Tom was born on May 10, 1955, in Elmwood Park, Ill. to Thomas Scroggins, Sr., and Jane Roesch Scroggins. Tom graduated from Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, in 1973 and made his home in the Lakeland area. Tom was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing on the Great Lakes with his best friend. Tom was an accomplished farmer and gardener, and enjoyed smoking fish and game that he harvested for family and friends. Tom will be remembered fondly for his talent for restoring boats and vehicles, and his great love for animals.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Scroggins, Sr. and Jane Roesch Scroggins, as well as his sister, Cynthia Scroggins. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Sarah and Justin Noel of Arbor Vitae, and Jenna and Michael Sundquist of Wausau. Tom also leaves behind his grandchildren: Kamryn Slomka of Madison, Kylah Hobock of North Pole, Alaska, and Caden Creger of Wausau, along with his great-granddaughter, Josie May Hobock of North Pole, Alaska, and his long-time partner, Laurie Smeaton. Tom will be missed dearly by his family and close friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Preuss’s Pub in Arbor Vitae. Come raise a glass to Tom as we gather to share memories and remember his life. Food will be available for purchase from Preuss’s Pub. Bolger Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.bolgerfuneral.com for condolences.