March 11, 1947 - April 21, 2021
Janesville, WI - Thomas Suchanek, age 74, of Janesville passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his home. Tom was born on March 11, 1947, to George and Shirley (Paret) Suchanek in Elkhorn, WI. He was the oldest of 5 boys. Tom graduated from Whitewater High School in 1965.
Upon graduation, Tom enlisted in the Marines in 1965. He was a dedicated Marine who worked his way up to Staff Sergeant. He studied electronics and cryptotechnology which he used while serving his country in Vietnam. Tom also attended UW-Madison for a year studying engineering.
Tom worked for 37 years at General Motors with various responsibilities ranging from lineworker, electrical supervisor, and ending as a maintenance supervisor. His family was proud of the hard work he put into his job. He traveled to other companies setting up robotics, overseeing projects, and fixing electronics.