Thomas J. Quimby, 91

Thomas J. Quimby, 91, of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 6, 2025.

He was born June 17, 1934, in Stevens Point to George and Helen Quimby.

He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School and entered the military, where he served in three branches: Marines, the National Guard, and the SeaBees, a part of the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force. He was also employed at Consolidated Papers, where he retired in 1996 after 34 years.

On Sept. 1, 1962, he married the love of his life, Mary Phillips, in Detroit, Michigan, before returning to settle in Plover. Together they had eight children.

He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, cribbage (wire-walker), softball, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Brian (Kristen) Quimby, Kevin (Helen) Quimby, Becky (Dave) Gavin, Wendy (Mike) Grezenski, Eric (Michele) Quimby, Stephanie (Bryan) Gibby, and Renee (Clayton) Perzinski; grandchildren, Travis (Angela) Wilkinson, Braeden Quimby, Daphne, Mason and Sydney Gavin, Austin Grezenski, Hailey (Nash) Knetter, Trevor, Trent, Tanner and Tristen Perzinski, Brian (Stephanie) Novotny, Mindy and Travis; great-grandchildren, Stryker, Slade and Sutton Wilkinson, Rhianna, Kinley, Bennett and Levi; one sister, Shirley Smith; and one sister-in-law, Bonnie Quimby. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (née Phillips); one son, Mark Quimby; siblings Ann “Queenie” Pozorski, Joan Meshak, Donald Quimby and Dave Quimby; and brother-in-law Charlie Smith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at St. Bronislava Parish in Plover. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow with military honors at St. Bronislava Parish Cemetery.

Shuda Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.