Thoughts and prayers to the Dewing family and his huge extended family. I am sorry for the late thoughts, but I just found out about this terrible loss. Mr. Dewings advice and leading by example impacted me more than I can put into words. Teaching swimming lessons at Town Club with Mr.Dewing taught me many valuable lessons that I have carried with me my entire life. Blessings to all. Keith
~ "Charlie Keith" Dougherty ,
Baytown, TX
My sincere sympathy to the entire Dewing family. I grew up with Mr. Dewing as my AAU swim coach. Then he was my coach all 4 years in high-school at WFB. He inspired us all to work hard especially in the summers with 3 workouts a day. He was fun too. When WFB upgraded their pool and put in underwater speakers he let us bring in music to play. His favorite album was Neil Diamond. 'Sweet Caroline '. I can hear it in my mind like yesterday. Mr. Dewing was the first to show at my mother's wake. I was a few minutes late since I had relocated to St. Louis and never really lived in Milwaukee as an adult. He was a true class act. I learned so much from him. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the swimmers get together. I'm in FL now and can't fly due to an injury with my husband. Toast one for me Terry Head! Thank you for contacting me. Hugs to everyone Susan Kalupa
~ Susan Kalupa,
FL
Having had Tom as a Phy-Ed teacher back in the early 70's, I did not get to know him very well. After retiring in 2015 and swimming at lunch time when he swam, I found out a lot more while chatting while showering after the swim. His humor and political and sports views all came out. Covid closed that down, but the noon swim group will deeply miss his companionship/fellowship.
~ Mike Kelley,
WFB, WI
In reading through some of these comments from friends, former students, etc., it is apparent as to how wonderful a person Tom was. To Tom and I he was an amazing brother-in-law who always made us feel more than welcome when we visited he and Lynn all too infrequently. He was such a humble person and yet had a very large presence when we were with him. Tom was a man with a deep faith in his church and his God and for this and the many good things that he did for others, his just reward in Heaven will be granted. Tom and I will miss him, however, his memory will live on in our hearts. We especially send our warmest thoughts and love to Lynn, Jeff/Jen, Darci/Mark and his beautiful five grandchildren, JJ, Lauren, Jack, Jake and Charlie. RIP, Tom, until hopefully we will meet again someday.
~ Vicki/Tom Bork,
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
What awesome memories I have with ‘Mr Dewing’ The only coach/teacher who called me Mary and I was ok with! My best swimming memories from childhood through HS! Thanks for being an inspiration and great mentor! My condolences to Lynn and the family.
~ Mary Jo Banholzer Gertz ,
Greenville, SC
Dear Lynn and family my heart sank when I saw in the paper of Tom's passing. What an AMAZING human being. He encouraged all to reach the best we could be in the pool, he taught me how to be a better version of myself, he never forgot the names of his swimmers or students, he always greeted with a smile too. Thanks for the memories of what it means to work hard, make the hard swimming sets and how to encourage each other. You were truly the Admiral and led by example through your own swimming career. Thank you for showing the way, paving the way through gentleness and yes toughness. i'll never forget your jumping on the deck when your swimmers were doing their best to beat their opponents. Each race was like an Olympic Gold!! Prayers and hugs.
~ anita h krier,
Oconomowoc, WI
Dear Dewing Family, Tom and I are former Whitefish Bay High colleagues. During the school year he and I often realized we were working with many of the same students. As a foreign language teacher I usually worked with students for at least 2 to 3 years. They frequently asked me to write a letter of reference. If it was a student whom Tom had taught, coached, mentored or supervised in a work setting I consistently sought his empathetic yet realistic input. As a colleague Tom said less but always did more with his gentle humor, clarity, observational and listening skills. My deepest condolences to you, Sue Kessler
~ Suzanne M Kessler,
MILWAUKEE, WI
I taught with Tom at WFBHS for many years. I always appreciated his Tom's calm and quiet demeanor and his perspectives on issues. I would have liked to be at the service, but I don't think that would be wise with the pandemic. Tom will surely be missed!
~ Bruce Gill,
Mequon, WI
Darci, I am sorry for your loss! Thinking of you and your family!
~ Kristin (Cassidy) Marlier,
WI
Lynn,
My condolences to you and your family. My son, Brent Boock, swam on the team at Whitefish Bay High School from 1984-1988. Tom was a great coach. Brent went on to swim at UW Stout and UWM. Brent is now the coaching the swim program at ElmBrook Swim Club.
Cynthia
~ Cynthia Boock,
Mequon, WI
