Mr. Tom N. Treffinger

May 10, 1922 - April 15, 2015

Treffinger, Tom N. Sr., 92 of Waterford passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. The son of Harvey and Jane Treffinger, Tom was born on May 10, 1922 in Mukwonago. Tom was a Waterford resident since he was 5 years old. He was a graduate of Waterford High School and also an AG School short course graduate. He proudly served in the Marines during World War II in the South Pacific. In August 1951, he married the love of his life Mary Ellen Treffinger (nee. Bornfleth). Tom was a farmer for many years in Waterford. In his younger days, he was quite the athlete playing both baseball and football. He played Sudoku every day, enjoyed golfing, bowling, 4-wheeling, fishing in Canada, deer hunting and many hours playing cards, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Tom is survived by his spouse Mary Ellen Treffinger, his daughter Terri (Lee) Kehl, son Thomas Treffinger Jr., Grandchildren; Thomas R. (Emily) Treffinger and Rebecca (Mike) Orlebeke. He is further survived by great grandchildren; triplets Lilly, Maddy and Case Treffinger and Mason and Aeron Orlebeke and sister-in-law Fay Treffinger. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Jane Treffinger, Brothers Harvey Treffinger Jr. and Louis (Doris) Treffinger, and grandson Greg Treffinger. Visitation will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Mealy Funeral Home – 225 West Main Street, Waterford, WI 53185 with Services to follow at 6:00 PM at Mealy Funeral Home. Burial will take place on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Oakwood Cemetery – Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans. Mealy Funeral Home 225 West Main Street Waterford, WI 53185 (262) 534-2233