Thomas William Deyo passed unexpectedly Friday August 10th in Dorset, Vermont.
He was born in Columbus, Indiana on May 28th, 1968.
He graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and earned a B.S. in Aquatic Biology from the University of Wisconsin.
He worked in several industrial and retail businesses before fulfilling his dream of owning his own business by purchasing the Manchester Laundromat in 2014.
He loved trout fishing, hockey, and skiing. He loved reading and his tastes ran from reading Harry Potter to his boys, to enjoying the wit of Mark Twain. He loved hiking, camping and outdoor pursuits with his sons Rutger of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Ian of St. Paul, Minnesota and Jared Deyo of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
In addition to his sons, he is survived by his sister Susan (Eric) Scott of Manchester, Vermont, his brothers Ed Deyo of Amherst, Wisconsin, Jim Deyo of Dorset, Vermont, his dear friend Dawn McDonald of Saratoga, New York, his former wife, Julie Deyo of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and his "Aunt" Sylvia Jolivette of Manchester, Vermont. He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Jean Deyo, his sister Kathleen Clarey and his nephew Joshua Deyo.
All are invited to a celebration of his life this Saturday August 18th, at 1:00 with Fr. Wayne at the Bell home, 455 Highland Avenue in Manchester, Vermont.
Email condolences for the family may be sent to anamcara455@gmail.com
Mass intentions will also be offered at St. Patrick's Parish in Onalaska, Wisconsin followed by a gathering at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thomas Deyo's name to Coulee Region Humane Society, 911 Critter Court, Onalaska, WI 54650.
Arrangements are under the direction of E.P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Manchester, Vermont.