Thomas L. Byrne, 61, of West Bend, formerly of the Town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at his home.

He was born on July 10, 1951, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Arthur and Adeline (Dreikosen) Byrne.

Thomas grew up on his family farm in the town of Wayne and attended grade school at St. Kilian Catholic School in St. Kilian and went to Kewaskum High School.

Those Thomas leaves behind to cherish his memory include many dear cousins; his BEI family of Nancy, Jack, Patsy, Nancy, Melinda, and staff; and his close friends Gary Straub and Rob Biskobing.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, John Byrne.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas was held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Father Jerome Repenshek officiated and burial followed in St. Kilian Catholic Church Cemetery in St. Kilian.

Relatives and friends called at the church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

Memorials to The Threshold Inc. or a charity of your choice appreciated.

The Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum was entrusted with Thomas’s arrangements.