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Thomas Brucker

May 9, 1991 – Aug 27, 2017

Service Details

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Public Visitation – 3:30pm

Funeral Service – 4:30pm

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Racine – Thomas “T.J.” Brucker, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born in Racine on May 9, 1991 the son of Thomas W. Brucker and Kimberly D. Guziak. T.J. has lived in Racine for most of his life.

TJ graduated from Portage High School “Class of 2008”. TJ was an active member of both the Racine Eagles Club Aerie No. 281 and V.F.W. Men’s Auxiliary where he volunteered his time when needed. TJ had a great big heart and enjoyed helping others. He worked for his father as a machine repair technician. TJ loved the outdoors, fishing, and hunting and was lucky to harvest many trophy deer and fish which he proudly displayed in his home. TJ was an excellent pool player and well known for his pool skills. From an early age he was a “natural” on the pool table. He was the Wisconsin Junior State Amateur Champion along with many first-place finishes on local leagues. A devoted son, fiancé, nephew, brother-in-law, and uncle, he always treasured the time spent with his family. He will be dearly missed.

T.J. is survived by his parents Thomas Brucker, and Kim Guziak both of Racine; sister Kristina (Nicholas) Stadler of Mt. Pleasant; brother Robert (Samantha) Clark of Racine; grandmother Elvira Brucker of Mountain View; and fiancé Stephanie Marie Darge of Racine. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces Adan, Alivia, Alaina, and Nicholas; Uncles and Aunts Steven (Sheri) Guziak, Michael (Jennifer) Guziak, Denise (Craig) Peterson, Jim Guziak, Tim (Sue) Brucker, Jim Hlad, Penny Wawiorka, Scott (Sue) Brucker, and Bonnie Brucker; other relatives and friends. He was preceded by his grandparents Donald M. Brucker, James and Rosemary Guziak; and uncles Donald Brucker and Andrew Wawiorka.

Services will be held in the funeral home at 4:30pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Public visitation will be from 3:30pm. Memorials to the family are kindly suggested.

 

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  1. Scot and Pam Sinclair says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:33 am

    Tommy and Kim – We are so sorry for your loss. I have no words to even begin to comfort you during this time of sorrow. Know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as Scot and I will not be able to be there Friday. Again – I am so very sorry for your loss…

  2. nancy eisenach says

    August 30, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Kim and Tom – Gosh – words really don’t do it. So very, very sorry for what you are going through. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take strength in knowing you all are in the hearts of many and have so many people thinking of you now and always

  3. Vanessa Murray says

    August 31, 2017 at 7:51 am

    Kimmer and Tommy- Marv and I can’t find the words to give you any comfort at this time. We will keep you in our prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.

  4. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss Stephanie and TJ became very good Of mine and will be greatly missed!!!

  5. Christine Kiernan/ President of Chrissy's K-9 Kastle says

    September 7, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Oh my goodness, no words can describe how sorry I truly am for your tremendous loss. I can’t even imagine the hurt u are going through. Our sincere condolences.
    Christine Kiernan & Brian Kiernan.
    Chrissys K-9 Kastle

  6. David J. Nowakowski says

    September 7, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Tommy and Kim. I am so very sorry to hearof this tragedy. May the Good Lord keep and watch over him now. You have my deepest sympathies. God Bless

  7. Brad Palubiak says

    September 7, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Tommy, my Heart aches for you and your entire family.. I am so sorry about your loss.

  8. Jackie Hibbler says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    Kristina. Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

  9. Sam n Becky Sabala says

    September 7, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    I’m so very sorry to hear, my prayers go out to the whole family in this difficult time..

  10. Teresa Cameron (Clausen) says

    September 9, 2017 at 6:26 am

    My Dearest Kim and Tommy,
    My heart, my spirit, and my prayers with you both today. Sorry I cannot be there in person, due to move, but my love is with you both. With deepest sympathies,

  11. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2017 at 10:46 am

    So sorry Tommy and Kimmer. Cant imagine the loss you are feeling. Prayers are with you to help you through this. And all our love.

    Becky and Alex

  12. Deborah Riniker says

    September 9, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    There are no words that can comfort parents that have lost a child. My heart aches for you and your family. May our Lord hold you close in this time of such great loss.

  13. Ruben Fuentes says

    September 9, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    My condolences… Tj will be missed .

  14. Ashley Beaver says

    October 16, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Tj… I’m at such a loss for words.. Miss you more than ever.. And the thought of never seeing you again breaks My heart.. Tj’s family I’m so sorry.. He was an amaizing person..Steph I just wanna hug you right now.. I can’t believe this girl..
    So much love for you TJ I will NEVER forget you

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