Thomas A. Schwaab, 84 of La Crosse, WI and previously Ladysmith, WI, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at Bethany St. Joseph care center in La Crosse.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, his brother, Albert Schwaab, his sisters Patricia Olszewski and Alberta Kwiatkowski, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Jan Drahos.

He is survived by his sister-in-law; Lourdeen Drahos and close friend; Karen Smith, his children; Tom Schwaab Jr (Jean), Mary Kay (Lonnie) Olson, Ann Emmons and Dan Schwaab along with his grandchildren; Jeremy (Jillian) Olson, CeCe and Cassie Emmons and Lauren and Anna Schwaab,  great-grandchild; Wilder and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with Deacon Doug Sorenson officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek.

Complete obituaries will be published in the Ladysmith News and La Crosse Tribune.