Thomas “Tom” Bernard Knier passed away on Sunday, October 25th at home surrounded by family. Tom was born on December 29, 1938, to John and Catherine (Schwoerer) Knier in Sheboygan, WI. Tom was a graduate of Kiel High School in the class of 1957 and served in the US Army from 1957 – 1959. Tom worked at the Kohler Company for 37 years in the foundry division while also farming in the School Hill area.

Tom was actively involved in the School Hill Men's Club for many years, coaching and volunteering to support youth sports for over 3 decades. In addition to enjoying biking, fishing, and golf, Tom was an avid card player always ready for a round of cribbage or sheepshead with friends and family. After retiring, Tom was a regular volunteer at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc for over 15 years. Tom's laugh and fun-loving nature made him a joy to be around. Tom had the ability to connect with almost anyone in any setting.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Beatrice, children Jane (Richard) Petrus of Hawthorn Woods, IL, John (Julie) Knier of Green Bay, WI, Jeff (Ann) Knier of Elm Grove, WI, Jay (Angela) Knier of Roswell, GA, and Jerry (Jennifer) Knier of Sheboygan, WI. Survivors also include 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Knier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in School Hill (11928 Marken Rd, Kiel, WI 53042) with Rev. Josuva Arulanandu as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. Please visit www.meiselwitzfh.com to express online condolences.

The Knier family would like to extend a special thank you to the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice, and in particular, Michelle Osieczonek, RN, for making Tom's final days as comfortable as possible.