Tom Oelhafen, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.He was born on August 27, 1945 to Harvey and Helen (nee Vogt) Oelhafen.Tom was a hardworking, dedicated farmer his entire life. He put his heart and soul into his land.Tom is survived by his wife, Darleen (nee Lingbeek); daughter, Lisa (Craig) Freiberg; grandchildren, Kodi (Ethan) Barthels, Ryan (Michaella) Freiberg, Meg (Matt) Tadych; great-grandchildren, Paxton and Rhett Barthels, Wrenley Freiberg, Fletcher Tadych; step-son, Craig (Jann) Stolt; step-grand children, Kristen Stolt, Brad (Crystal) Stolt, Garrett Stolt, Daryn Stolt; step-great-grandchildren, Ava and Jackson Stolt; sister, Betty Schmidt; sister-in- law, Irene Eisele and brother-in-law, Robert (Joyce) Lingbeek. He is further survived by other relatives and special friends.Tom is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ken; brothers-in-law, John Schmidt and Allie Eisele; step-grandsons, Austin and Justin Stolt; parents-in-law, Claus and Ina Lingbeek.A Memorial Service was held at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Phillip Funeral Home (1420 W. Paradise Dr., West Bend, WI 53095) with Rev. Steven Bode presiding.Visitation was at the funeral home on Friday, March 11, from 2 p.m. until 4:15 p.m.The family respectfully requests no flowers. Memo rials are appreciated to Zion Lutheran Church in Allenton, Kohlsville Fire Department and/or Horizon Homecare and Hospice.The Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family. (262) 338-2050 / www.phillipfuneralhome.com
