Thomas E. Kussmann

Thomas E. Kussmann was born October 27, 1931 in Chicago to Maxwell and Julia (nee Brown) Kussmann. He died March 25, 2023 at his home in Wheeling.

Tom was a devoted family man he often spent his weekends visiting relatives. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren on his route, shopping or to McDonalds. Tom was a talented photographer with an adventurous spirit. He loved to travel, especially if he could drive. In retirement, Tom and his wife Shirley spent many winters in Florida and would often stop in different places along the way. He loved to see old war planes and battleships. Tom also enjoyed hunting pheasants at his club, or target and skeet shooting. In later years he enjoyed watching Youtube videos of his favorite musicians and comedians. Tom served in the United States Airforce stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. Tom had wanted to be a Police Officer since he was five years old. He lived out his dream as a Chicago Police Officer giving 35 years of dedicated service along with two of his brothers and his son.

Thomas is survived by his children Laura (Dave) Vergel and Gary Kussmann; his grandchildren Shannon, Ryan, Julia (Sean Bryant), David J., Katelyn and Kelly (Michael) Gallo.

He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann (nee Love) Kussmann; his daughter Jeanie (Linda Stark) Kussmann; his siblings John (late Della) Kussmann ,William (late Charlotte) Kussmann, Irene Kussmann, Marion (late Herbert) Bremerman, Otto Kussmann, Howard Kussmann, Robert (late Geraldine) Kussmann.

Visitation Friday March 31, 2023 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM, Saturday April 1, 2023 at St. Mary Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove for Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment private. A reception will be held at the family home following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210 77th Street E., Palmetto, FL 34221 or Home - Southeastern Guide Dogs.