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.

Service Details

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Public Visitation – 3:30pm

Funeral Service – 4:30pm

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