Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet at Racine Bible Church (12505 Spring Street in Mount Pleasant) on Saturday, November 26, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
A service celebrating and honoring Thom’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Spencer DeBurgh officiating.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials have been suggested to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission (830 N 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233) and Racine Bible Church global missions.
CALEDONIA – Thomas J. Martin, 62, passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Thom was born in Racine on May 20, 1960, the son of Conrad and Sylvia (nee Jacobs) Martin. He graduated from Union Grove High School in 1978. Thom was employed with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services for 39 years, serving in various roles at Southern Wisconsin Center. There he served and cared for people with intellectual disabilities.
He married the love of his life Sherry Lou Nisen on August 18, 2000.
Thom was a man of profound faith – he loved Jesus. He was formerly a longtime member of Calvary Memorial Church and most recently, Racine Bible Church. He loved studying the Bible and reading biblical commentary daily for more than 30 years, and boldly shared the gospel wherever he went. Thom would handout gospel tracts to waiters, cashiers, and other people he met while out and about and would often pray with them.
He enjoyed several hobbies. Thom was fanatical about powerlifting and was a member of the Racine Southshore Powerlifting Team in the 1980’s, setting multiple regional and State records. He was also a master artist and an accomplished pyrographer (wood burning artist). In addition, Thom loved motorcycle rides on his custom Harley and fishing trips with Sherry. He was happiest in the company of his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife Sherry, Thom is survived by his sons, Logan (Rebecca) Martin of Caledonia and Jacob Martin of Oak Creek; Logan and Rebecca’s children, Elias, Gideon and Jonah; his mother, Sylvia Martin; his step-children, Brandi (Kevin) Kupper and their children, Brian (Ryelle), Brennan and Koltyn; Jessica (Adam) Modrow and their children, Conner, Allison and Lillian; Kayla (Josh Neiss) Cacciotti and their children, Maddie and Evelyn; Mike (Chelsey) Cacciotti and their children, Andi and Theo; his brothers and sister, Gary (Lisa) Martin, Lynn (Jim) Filipek, Steve (Carol) Martin; as well as many dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Thom was preceded in death by his father, Conrad Martin.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Racine Bible Church (12505 Spring Street in Mount Pleasant) on Saturday, November 26, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A service celebrating and honoring Thom’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Spencer DeBurgh officiating. Memorials have been suggested to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission (830 N 19th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233) and Racine Bible Church global missions.
A special thank you to Thom’s best friend, James Davis for all the love and support he provided to Thom.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Diane Barkley & Family says
Sending our condolences and prayers to entire Martin Family Worked with Tom at SWC
Rose and Brad Bliss says
Sherry, are hearts are broken for you and your family. We rejoice Tom is now with his Lord and saviour.
Diana Newman says
All my love for the brotherly love you have given. You will truly be missed by our big family and many friends!
Christine GradyMiller says
Thom was a kind man who loved the Lord and was not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ! I was so glad to have known him and thankful for his testimony! I can’t wait to see him again in Glory!
Ed Archie Family says
My condolences to the Martin family. I worked with Tom at SWC. Tom was a good person to work with we had good times. RIP brother Tom.
Royce Chechowitz says
Thom will be missed! I enjoyed many conversations with him at work sharing our faith and encouraging one another. Not goodbye, but see you again Thom.
Cal & Nancy Kamrath says
Our deepest condolences to Gary and the family. May Tom rest in peace.
Justin Beaton says
I love you, Chomma. Thanks for being a second dad and for helping train me up in the way I should go. I’ll see you again, brother. I miss you already.
Paula Petkus-Miller says
My heart hurts for you Sherry. I went to high school and worked at SWC with Thom, yet never got to know his spiritual side. Goodbye is not forever, Love is. Peace to you and family.
Angeline Dunford says
I met Tom and Sherry at Racine Bible Church. I am so very sorry for your loss to the family. Rest in peace Tom.
Linda Massie says
My deepest sympathy goes out to Sherry and her family May Thom RIP!!!
Jason and Cheryl Carter says
We are so sorry for your loss! May peace and love surround you and comfort you during this sad time.
Ruku and Derek Young says
Our deepest condolences to Sherrie
And the family.
May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
Philippians 4:7
God bless.
John Rolph says
Worked with Thom many years at Southern Center. He shared his faith and love of God often with me. And, he put his faith into action caring for others in need. An honorable man I was pleased to be with, doing our best to help and protect. Prayers for his family.
Kai McNulty says
Sherry, my condolences on your loss.
John and Holly Loughlin says
A great lover of God and not ashamed of his Savior! The world did not deserve Thom Martin.
Bill and Deborah Jorgensen, Blanchard, OK says
Thom was our good friend before he became my supervisor on Tramberg Hall at SWC. He was a fair supervisor and we had some hilarious and terror filled times there. My wife Deborah knew him long before I did and also his wife Sherry. We got a chance to visit both of them this past August 2022. We love you and yours. We offer not only our condolences but our daily prayers for Sherry and Thom’s family. We will miss you our brother until we meet in heaven. Bill and Deborah Jorgensen, Blanchard, OK.
Marla Mayer says
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I am so happy to have known Tom as a brother in Christ. I so enjoyed his comments and questions in our ABF class. He will be dearly missed and I am forever grateful for your presence and Tom’s and the sharing of the gospel message that you did at my son’s funeral. Thank you Sherry . May God be with you as you grieve the loss of the love of your life.
Minnie M Jackson says
“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4, NKJV). “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die
Sherry, my condolences to you and your family. Praying for healing.
Emilee Merrell says
I’m sorry for your loss. He was great guy!! Just from out .
Dr. Poornima Jayaprakash says
Sorry for your Loss Sherry we all loved Tom he would always assure they he would pray for us
He was a wonderful person
Gif bless
Dr Jay and ForwardDental staff