Thomas P. Ivansek, age 87, of Omro, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Omro Care Center. He was born June 19, 1923, in Joliet, IL to Thomas and Victoria (Kozlowski) Ivansek. He proudly served his country in the US Army, 9th Armored Div during WWII. Tom married Virginia "Ginger" Bortoli on October 10, 1943, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Joliet, IL. They moved to Omro in 1980. Tom loved fishing, gardening and he was a talented handyman. Tom will best be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.

Tom is survived and will be missed by his wife of 67 years, Ginger of Omro; his sons, Thomas R. and Terry, both of Omro and Ted (Robin) of Arcadia, Florida; his grandchildren, Mark (Pamela), Ashley and Holly Ivansek; step grandchildren, Kyle and April Morley; great grand children, Madison and Arabella; his brother, Richard of Phoenix; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Kern.

In respect to Tom's memory, family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m. with Sr. Pam Biehl officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Omro Care Center and Dr. Ringwala for the care given to Tom and his family.