Thomas R. Mcelroy

Thomas R. McElroy, 81, a longtime resident of Lake Geneva, WI died Wednesday October 31, 2012 at his home.  Thomas Raymond McElroy was born in Hinsdale, IL on June 27, 1931 the son of the late William and Margaret (Wink) McElroy.  He graduated from Lake Geneva High School and then from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a BS Degree in business.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy Air Corps serving during the Korean War.  On July 17, 1971 in Lake Geneva he was united in marriage to the former Karlin Miller; she preceded him in death on July 27, 2010.  He worked in auto sales for many years starting in Wausau, WI.  After moving to Lake Geneva he opened McElroy Auto Sales.  Later he sold vans for Geneva Vans in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.  He also tended bar at the Playboy Club and managed the Chart Room in the Geneva Towers for many years.
He was a member of the Lake Geneva Lions Club and ran the corn roast for several years.  He loved watching sports especially the Green Bay Packers.  He was present at the infamous Ice Bowl and attended all Packer Super Bowls.
Tom is survived by: 2 children; Mark (Amy) McElroy of Beloit, WI, and Kathryn (Brian) Fuchs of Edgerton, WI, 4 grandchildren; Nikole, Brett, and  Andrew McElroy and Tia Fuchs, a sister Margaret Curran of Seattle, WA and a brother William (Joyce) McElroy of Harbor Springs, MI.  He was preceded in death by his parents 2 sisters; Jane Payne and Elizabeth Pedotto and a brother Richard.  Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 7, 2012 at Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church 148 Main St. in Lake Geneva, WI; Father Angel Anaya will officiate.   Burial will follow in Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Cemetery.  The McElroy family will receive visitors Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Derrick Funeral Home, 800 Park Dr. Lake Geneva, WI.  In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials are requested in Tom’s name to: V.N.A. Hospice of Lake Geneva, 103 N. Dodge St. Burlington, WI  53105.  To sign the on-line guest registry please click: view/sign condolence book at the bottom of this page.

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