Racine- Thomas J. Peksa, Sr., 73, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, November 13, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born in Milwaukee on November 26, 1934 to the late Paul and Lucille (nee: Rychwalski) Peksa. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1952. On August 22, 1953, Tom was united in marriage with the love of his life, June M. Basel. A successful salesman, Tom had a lifetime career with Novak Appliance, Lathrop Furniture and Colder's. Among his interests, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening and trying his luck at Potawatomi. Above all, Tom loved and cherished being in the surroundings of his entire family. Surviving are his loving wife of 55 years, June; their daughters, Cynthia (Dan) McCabe, Laura (Frank) Anchondo and Patricia Peksa; grandchildren, Michelle (Dan) Pederson, Dan (Stephanie) McCabe and Sara McCabe; Brian (Denise), Brenda, Thomas and Robyn Anchondo; Ryan (Terri) Peksa and Ashley Otwaska; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Doss and Dolores (Edward) Verna; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved son, Thomas Jr., on October 25, 2006; and brother-in-law, Bill Doss. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 5-7 pm. Private interment will take place in Holy Family Cemetery. A special note of thanks to Drs. Howard Short, Richard Odders and Douglas Puffer; the entire staff at All Saints Cancer Center; All Saints Medical Center- especially Jeff Willis and 2D caregivers ; and Ridgewood Care Center. Above all, Tom's daughters want to thank their mother, June, for motivating and tirelessly caring for Dad at home for the past 3 years. You are truly an inspiration!