Thomas “Tom” L. O’Toole, 60, of Clintonville, WI and a former principal at West Liberty High School, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday July 7, 2021.
Tom’s funeral service was held Saturday, July 10, at the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville with Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday before the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville was entrusted with the arrangements.
Thomas Leo O’Toole was born on Aug. 2, 1960 in Iowa City, the son of the late Emmet and Karleen (Salemink) O’Toole.
Tom graduated from Louisa Muscatine “L & M” High School in 1978. He furthered his studies in education at St. Ambrose University where he quarterbacked the football team and graduated in 1982.
In 1983, Tom was united in marriage to Crystal McKean in Muscatine. The couple raised three children and later divorced. Tom earned his Master’s Degree in Education Administration from the University of Iowa, graduating in 1987.
He began his career in education by teaching high school math at Mt. Vernon High School. Tom then taught at his alma mater, L & M, and served as principal for West Liberty High School from 1990 to June 1996, and later, began his first job as Superintendent of Schools at Columbus Junction.
In 2000, Tom and his family relocated to Clintonville, WI. He served Clintonville as their superintendent for 16 years before his retirement. Next to his beloved Green Bay Packers, Tom was also a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan and dove pretty heavily into fantasy football.
Even larger than his love of sports was the love Tom had for his family. He doted over his grandchildren and was always a steady and disciplined example for his children. Tom was a generous man with a huge heart and was “all in” when it came to serving everyone that was a part of his life.
Survivors include his children Timothy (Ashton) O’Toole, Tiffany (Tyler) Heiman, and Tyler (Tori) O’Toole as well as grandchildren Emma and Chet Heiman, and Brantley and Benjamin O’Toole.
Also surviving are sisters Carrie (Brian) Stephan and Monica O’Toole as well as brothers Mike (Tricia), Greg (Kelly), and Sean (Wendy) O’Toole, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved dog, Chancie.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, William O’Toole.
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