Obituary for Thomas "Tom" O'Heron

Thomas A. “Tom” O’Heron, 69, of Bangor, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 11, 2025, at his home. Tom was born in La Crosse on July 25, 1956, to the late Dale and Mary O’Heron. Tom moved to Bangor during his teenage years and met the love of his life, Sandi. Their meeting began a 49-year marriage filled with love, raising two sons, and cherishing two granddaughters.

After graduating, Tom trained as a machinist and began his career at Trane Company. His work as a union representative led to a career as an arbitrator with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. A dedicated union man, Tom spent his life advocating for workers’ rights, helping groups organize, and ensuring working people’s voices were heard.

Tom loved family, sports, and community. A lifelong baseball fan, he spent countless seasons coaching his sons and later coached girls’ high school basketball, which kept him young. He also enjoyed golfing, watching games, and supporting his granddaughters in their activities. Known for his easy conversation and warm smile, Tom valued his Catholic faith, serving as a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and singing in the church choir for many years.

Tom is survived by his wife, Sandi; sons, Tobias (TJ) and Ezra (Amanda); granddaughters, Marlayna and Myra; siblings James O’Heron, Sue Priester, Patricia Downs, Nancy (Ron) Christopherson, JoAnne Galvin, Jane (Rick) Kjos, Kate Gardner, and Kristin O’Heron; brother-in-law, Tim (Joyce) Schaller; sister-in-law, Kristi (Dan) Elliott; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, former players, and colleagues.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish, 210 W. Hamlin St., West Salem. A private burial will follow in Burns Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00–6:00 p.m. on Friday and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Saturday, both at St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish.

In honor of his commitment to young athletes and community, visitors are invited to wear apparel from a favorite sports team. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local Bangor organization of your choice.

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