Deacon Tom

Tom graduated from Fairview High School. He then received an engineering degree from Rolla School of Mines in Missouri.

He met his beautiful bride-to-be, Susan M. Kuzinske at the age of 15 and they were married on June 4, 1964. After they were married Tom spent 25 years in the computer industry which took them from St. Louis to Eden Prairie, Minnesota and finally home to Austin in 1990.

Tom was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church on June 18th, 2000. He loved nothing more than his family and serving the greater Austin Diocese. St. Thomas More held a very special place in his heart where he is loved by many.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Susan M. Johnson, his daughter Kelly (Jimmy) Schwertner, his son Paul (Erin) Johnson. He was proud of his grandchildren Emma and Ava Schwertner, Jude, Jonah, and Deacon Johnson. He is also survived by his two sisters, Laverne and Selma, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was proceeded into heaven by his son Scott Paul and his parents.

A vigil will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. presided by Bishop Vasquez. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 a.m., September 20, 2019 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with a luncheon to follow and then burial at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks at 2:30 p.m.