Thomas George Scannell

The Lord came and wrapped his loving arms around Thomas G. Scannell, 92, of Fond du Lac to take him home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born on November 12, 1929, in Fond du Lac, the son of George and Viola (nee Merjay) Scannell. On April 2, 1951, Tom married Marcella “Sis” Goebel at St. Michaels’s Catholic Church in Dotyville. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. In his younger years, Tom worked alongside his Dad and brothers at the family cheese factory. Having nine mouths to feed he always worked more than one job. He especially enjoyed driving semi-trucks for various milk transport companies. Tom worked for the Fond du Lac County Highway Department for many years holding various positions and retired as a Supervisor.  He was a member of the Fond du Lac VFW, the Knights of Columbus, and Evening Optimists, Tom was instrumental in forming the Fond du Lac Youth Baseball Complex and Babe Ruth Baseball, he also coached for many years. Tom was a longtime usher at St. Joseph’s and Holy Family Church. Most important to Tom was his family, he loved it most when everyone gathered at his home for their Sunday night dinners, noise and chaos made him happy. Tom could always be spotted in the stands supporting his children and grandchildren in all their activities. Tom had a lifelong passion for woodworking; he built barns, doll houses, trucks, semi-tractor trailers, benches, wheelbarrows, etc. Tom passed these woodworking talents onto his sons and grandsons. Tom looked forward to his special morning breakfasts and lunches with family and friends that were so dear to him.

They say the measure of a person is how much they love and are loved. Tom’s life was full and happy, especially by this measure, and his legacy is the love and happiness that he handed down to those close to him. This world is better for having had him in it.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his sons John (Carla) Scannell, Tom (Marie) Scannell and George (Anne) Scannell, daughters Sandra Schaefer, Linda (Pat) Lloyd, Mary (Steve) Gueller, Gail (Scott) Wustrack and Jennifer (John) Dilling, son-in-law Charles Sosinski, grandchildren April Dowden, James, and CJ Sosinski, Rebecca Smith, Alexa Williams, Erin Mitchell, Tim Lloyd, Matt Scannell, Vicki Neumann, Eric, Mitchell and Ryan Gueller, Colin and Mickey Scannell, Elizabeth and Hannah Wustrack, Jake, Zach and Olivia Dilling, step grandchildren; Marie McCormick, Jenni Hutchinson, Willie Moran and many others who called him “Grandpa”, 30 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, his loving companion; Barb Michels (and her family), sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Bernice “Bunny” Scannell, Betty Scannell, Alice Braatz, Jim (MaryAnn) Goebel and Shirley Goebel, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marcella “Sis” on February 20, 2007, infant son Francis Peter, daughter Diane Sosinski, grandson Joseph Scannell, sons-in-laws James Lloyd and Robert Schaefer, siblings Florence (John) Twohig, Leo (Elaine) Scannell, Mary (Jim) Twohig, Margaret (Allen) Guell, Jim (Pat) Scannell and Robert Scannell and sister-in-law June Twohig.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 23 ^rd from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Twohig Funeral Home, 305 Fond du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac and on Wednesday, November 24 ^th from 9:30 am until time of mass at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, W1562 County Road B, Eden.

The family requests that all visitors where masks to be respectful to those who are at high risk.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 24 ^th at Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Church, Eden. Rev. Ralph Gross will officiate and entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery.  Military Honors will also be at the cemetery.

The Scannell family extends a special thank you to Jen Halbach, NP, as she went above and beyond to care for Tom.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Father Mike Shea’s Sarnelli House, JDRF, or the charity of your choice.

To Honor Tom and his “Giving Nature” please perform a “Special Act of Kindness” in the coming days.

The Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.