Thomas G. Thyes, 79, De Pere, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, August 17, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. The son of Clarence and Marion (Johnson) Thyes was born on September 15, 1939. He enlisted in the Army in 1958 and was Honorably Discharged. On November 5, 1960, he married Janice "Tootie" Gerritts at Immaculate Conception Church. Together they raised three children, Penny, Brian and Tim. Tom, or "TT" as he was known by many, was something of a local sports legend. As a child, he was selected to travel to Florida in 1952 to play in the "Santa Bowl," a weekend of youth football and other events sponsored initially by the Pop Warner Foundation. In high school, he excelled at basketball, football, and baseball. He also loved bowling and golf. After he was done playing, he coached softball for years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing cards. For over three decades, Tom worked at Industrial Towel & Uniform. He made many lifelong friends there. Tom treasured spending time up north in Wausaukee, and he and Jan moved there when he retired. Tom is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Janice; their children, Penny (Dave) Albers, Brian (Sheila) Thyes and Tim (Tammy) Thyes. He adored their grandchildren, Gabrielle, Joe and Christian Albers, Tracy (Omar) Degenaer, Kelly (Adam) Deprey; step-grandchildren, Zach and Alex Boulanger; great-grandchildren, Dominic and Delaney Degenaer. He is further survived by his siblings, Don (Elaine), Gary (Sandee), Janet King; as well as sister-in-law, Sherry Thyes; siblings-in-law, Ruth Oudenhoven, Lee Kabat, Joyce Konkle, Russ (Dorothy) Gerritts, and Carol Eastman; as well as other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marion; siblings Carol Stevens and Dave Thyes; siblings-in-law, Bob Oudenhoven, Joan Kabat, Urb Konkle, Wayne Eastman, Shorty (Anita) Gerritts and Ron Gerritts. Family and friends may visit at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019. Visitation will continue at 9:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St, De Pere. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Father Matthew Faucett officiating. Full Military Honors will follow. Inurnment will take place at Allouez Catholic Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established for Tom. To extend online condolences to the Thyes family, please visit www.ryanfh.com. Tom was always connecting with people. Everyone he encountered became a friend, and our family is so thankful for everyone who has reached out in the last few months. Additionally, we are so very grateful for the 9th Floor Staff at St. Vincent, Heartland Hospice and everyone at Rennes for the outstanding medical care and love Tom received.