Thomas J. Schoendorf

Thomas J. Schoendorf

Thomas J. Schoendorf born August 14th, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI set sail for distant shores into the Great Eastern Sun on May 12, 2021. His send off was peacefully provided with loving care by the staff at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. The Schoendorf family holds Angels Grace in gratitude and thanksgiving for the care provided to Tom. He is survived by sons Karl and Michael (Mary Jo) and grandchildren, Lauren, Eric and Julia. He loved all of them immensely. Tom always lovingly held his sweetheart close to his heart, Kathleen,who passed on November 8, 2013. Tom is further survived by sister, Mary Koehler, brothers: William Schoendorf and the late Joseph Schoendorf Jr. (Sally Schoendorf). Tom leaves a legacy of kindness, humility, integrity and above all playfulness. Tom lived a full life. His handball, sailing and golfing comrades can attest to his championship spirit displayed whenever participating in sport. Tom won over 20 State and National Handball Championships, both 4-wall and 3-wall which was a lifetime achievement. Most treasured to Tom beyond his family was his handball competitors throughout the United States and life long friends at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, Jewish Community Center and the West Allis Racquetball Club. Tom also brought his championship spirt to yacht racing. Multiple Chicago Mackinac overall and division wins were also included in his achievements with his brothers Joseph and William . Hope, Gypsy, Blitzen, Comanche and Odin were the yachts that brought great joyous fun and competition with life time friends. The Schoendorf family thanks all the kindness shown to them.  Memorials in remembrance of Tom can be sent to La Causa Crisis Nursery Respite Center, 522 W. Walker Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204. A private family celebration of Tom’s life will be held.