Thomas Alex Stempniak

Thomas Alex Stempniak, age 82 of Montello, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at UW Hospital in Madison following a car accident. He was born on April 25, 1944 at Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, IL to Alex and Valaria (Ball) Stempniak. Tom attended St. Ignatius Prep School and served his country with the U.S. Army in Korea. He married Carol Krentz at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello on February 27, 1971. Together they raised three daughters.

Tom was an offset printer in both Illinois and at Litho Productions in Madison for more than 30 years. He loved to show his classic cars and was known for his 1962 red corvette. He also loved to hunt and camp out west but most of all he loved his family.

Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol; three daughters, Dr. Angela (Philip) Femali, Amy (Jesse) Ruth and Andi Stempniak; four grandchildren, Alexander, Chloe, Joey and Kate; brother-in-law, Jim (Doreen) Kelly; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Maryanne; in laws, Ernest and Adelaide Krentz and brother-in-law, Kenneth Krentz.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Tom will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello with Father Savio Yerasani officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow the Mass at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com