Thomas "Tom" Lechler, 86, of Kiel, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at home.  Tom was born August 10, 1939, in the Town of Eaton, the son of the late John and Bridget (Kautzer) Lechler.  He attended Elder Grove and Kiel High School.  On October 29, 1960, he married the former Sandra Greve.  Tom and Sandy ran a dairy farm for 20 years where he taught her the reins of farming.  He worked for Tri-County Ready Mix as a trucker and Van der Vart.  After retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.  Tom is the guy who at the age of 13, shot a bobcat which he had mounted and still sits on a shelf in their family home.

In addition to his wife of 65 years, Sandy, he is survived by his children, Mary Lou Mayr and Frank Juarez, Sheboygan, Mark Lechler and Corrine Schneider, Kiel, and Patti Lechler, Kiel; grandchildren, Brittany Stewart and Christian Lorier, Cherilyn Mayr and Elliott Stevenson, Matthew and Amber Lechler, Taylor and Cal MacAuley; three great-granddaughters, Ensley, Elaina and Everleigh Lechler.  He is also survived by his sister, Mavis Willmas and nephew, Brian (Denise) Willmas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Mabel Greve, three brothers-in-law, Ronald (Edith) Greve, Richard Greve, and Eugene Willmas

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th Street, Kiel) with Rev. Nicole Herda officiating.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, at the funeral home, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., when brief family rites will be held.  Burial will be at the Eaton Cemetery.  Please visit www.meiselwitzfh.com to send online condolences.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Hospice for their help when needed.