Tom Stolen

Stoughton- Tom O. Stolen, age 99, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Heritage Center of Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born in the Town of Pleasant Springs on January 28, 1912, the son of Olaus and Tobina (Rygh) Stolen. Tom was united in marriage to Thelma Olson on December 26, 1935 in Cottage Grove. Together they farmed all their lives on the family farm in Pleasant Springs. Tom served on several board of directors, including the Farmers Union Co-op, in which he served as President. Tom was a member of the West Koshkonong Lutheran Church in Stoughton, serving on the church council and as past President of the Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; three sons, Doug (Linda), David (Dia) and Steven (Mary) Stolen, all of Stoughton; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Anna; and his brothers, Ben, Lewis, Severin and Andreas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Dowling and Rev. James Koza officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services at Skaalen on Thursday. Memorials may be made to West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, WI, 53589. A special thank you to Skaalen Home- Heritage Center staff for their care and friendship for Tom. Some Dads are loved because they're kind and thoughtful day by day, while some are loved because they have an understanding way. Then some deserve a special thanks for all the things they've done. But Dads like you are very few; you're all of these in one. You have a special place within our hearts, that no one else can fill. We need you and we love you and you know we always will.