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Thomas “Tom” “TJ” Sirovatka, died after a courageous well-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home holding the love of his life’s hand. He was born the son of Gerald and Patricia Sirovatka on March 10, 1977 in Berwyn, IL. Tom grew up in Wisconsin, living in Chetek. He graduated from Chetek High School, class of 1995. Tom went to school for one year at Valparaiso playing collegiate baseball and later transferred to CVTC for general education and finally graduated from the Police Academy in Eau Claire. Tom worked for 20+ years in law enforcement for Somerset and Polk County. He retired as police chief of Somerset in 2019. Tom then pursued his passion and followed the goose migration as a professional hunting guide. He finished his career as a gunsmith at Gregerson’s in Baldwin.
Tom met Danielle Dickson in Somerset from doing ride-alongs in 2016 and later married on August 21, 2021 in Coyland Creek in Siren, WI. They later welcomed their daughter, Jenna on January 9, 2023.
He loved baseball, Chicago Bears, White Sox, and scouting fields for honkers and gobblers. Tom had passion for gunsmith and shooting guns at the farm. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter watching her grow.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald; and all four grandparents. Tom is survived by his wife, Dani; daughters, Alayna and Jenna; mother, Patricia; sister, Kim (Dave) Hutzler; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 1:00-5:00PM at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, WI 54017) with a short eulogy at 4:45PM. Please bring your goose call for a final sendoff in Tom’s honor. Please wear your favorite camo in remembrance of Tom. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Kim and family- I’m so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to learn that Tom has passed. I am also lucky enough to have worked with Tom at Gregersons Hardware. He was a very nice guy. My sympathy to Dani and his family. Jo
Pat, Kim, Dave, and all…my prayers and sympathy.I will always remember Tom’s smile and great personality. A life taken way too soon.
I am so sad to hear this. Tom was a fine young man as a student in Chetek and I am sure he was a fine adult. I remember his passion for baseball and life. My deepest condolences to you all.
TJ will be greatly missed. I enjoyed our time together hunting turkey the last two seasons and TJ showed us what a true warrior he was. It was a true honor sharing the few sunrises together that we were able to. Those are memories that I will never forget. Rest easy brother, we’ll take it from here. I’ll be watching for you.
TJ was the connecting piece for so many students and baseball players at Valparaiso University. An amazing friend.
I echo what Ryan said. I only knew TJ for a short time while he was at Valpo, but he was a good friend and brought light with him wherever he went. He was also fearless on the baseball field. I’ve thought of him many times over the years but never had the chance to reconnect with him. He will be missed.
So very sorry for your families loss. Sending many prayers and hugs during this difficult time 🙏🏻 Tom was a wonderful person with a big heart! I am sure that Jerry was waiting for him with open arms. May he rest in peace.
Terry and I are so heartbroken over Toms passing God always has a plan I guess he was needed in heaven more fly high and soar in the clouds your legacy will live on prayers for all
I did not know Tom but my relative is Dave Dickson and family and I send my sympathy to all during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to all of you. We didn’t know Tom, but niece Emma spoke so highly of him. The world was surely blessed by his presence and positive influence on so many lives. God’s strength and peace to all.
Tom was a great patriot that had help guide me in firearm purchases at Gregerson’s Ace Hardware with Mike and as his medical issues had progressed he’s was gracious to keep in touch with me for many months I didn’t know him as well as most but can still see his warm smile as he opens d the case and showed me firearms he was. Excited about. I will miss him very much,
Tom was a great patriot that had help guide me in firearm purchases at Gregerson’s Ace Hardware with Mike and as his medical issues had progressed he’s was gracious to keep in touch with me for many months. I didn’t know him as well as most but can still see his warm smile as he opens d the case and showed me firearms he was. Excited about. I will miss him very much, God bless Tom and may your light shine on Danielle and Jenna to help guide them as them maneuver through this world. Love you guys much. Reach out anytime to me and Britt for a happy day on the lake or support. God bless
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