Thomas "Tom" P. Hamerla

Thomas P. “Tom” Hamerla, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.

He was born November 8, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Ray and Irene (Krueger) Hamerla.  On September 28, 1963 he married Delores Reuter.  She passed away on November 16, 1964.  He then married Charlene Kage on May 7, 1966 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.

Tom was a life insurance representative for the Principal Financial Group (formerly Bankers Life of Des Moines, Iowa) for over 40 years.  Tom was an active member of the Church of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ where he sang.  He enjoyed spending time at the family-built log cabin on the lake, wood working, gunsmithing, reloading, gardening, hunting and fishing.  Tom was a proud, life member of the National Rifle Association.  His was a life well lived.

Survivors include his wife Charlene Hamerla, Wausau, his children, Paul (Kelly) Hamerla and Chris (Jody) Hamerla, two grandchildren, Jacob (fiancé Alyssa Becker) Hamerla and Naomi Hamerla and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and his first wife he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Hamerla and a sister-in-law, Rita Hamerla.

The Hamerla family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Marshfield Medical Center-Weston, Pride TLC and Compassus Hospice for their care and attention in keeping Tom comfortable.  You are very special!

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Wausau.  The Rev. Tom Lindner will preside.  Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wausau.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com