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Thomas O. Lied

September 4, 1933 - August 12, 2024
Visitation
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Wednesday 8/21, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Wednesday 8/21, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Resurrection Cemetery
9400 West Donges Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53097
Wednesday 8/21, 2:15 pm
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in honor of Thomas Lied to one of the following organizations:
1. Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill
2. The Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship at NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
Tom & Carol set up this ongoing $1000 ambassador scholarship over 25 years ago.
Every additional $2500 donated adds $100 to the annually awarded scholarship in perpetuity.
Donate online
 If donor is not a member of NALP, they will need to sign in as a guest.
Donate by check 
Make the check payable to NALP Foundation. On the memo line, designate for the Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail your check to Robb Lied, 15055 Santa Maria Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005.

Thomas “Tom” Oliver Lied passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 4, 1933, Tom lived a remarkable 90 years filled with dedication to his family and his profession.

Tom was the beloved husband of the late Carol Lied and a devoted father to Susan, Robb (Linda), Steve, and Marjie. He was a dear brother to Janice and a cherished grandfather to Carolyn (Corey), Erica, Drew (Amanda), Eric (Lauren), Ruth, Anna, Nikita, and Natasha. He was also the adoring great-grandfather of Cameron and Chloe. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, and his grandson, Jake.

Tom dedicated his professional life to the landscape industry as a Chartered Certified Landscape Professional. He played a national leadership role in advancing the profession, guiding it to new heights. As the former CEO and co-owner of Lied’s Nursery along with his father Delmar Lied and son Robb Lied, Tom invested in building a strong team and a supportive community, all in service of creating beautiful landscapes for his clients, whom he cared for deeply. His legacy of care, creativity, and love will continue to shine through his family, friends, and the landscapes he created.

NALP remembers past president, Tom Lied.

A Service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 1755 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, where those who loved him will gather to honor his memory.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in honor of Thomas Lied to one of the following organizations:
1. Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill
2. The Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship at NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
Tom & Carol set up this ongoing $1000 ambassador scholarship over 25 years ago.
Every additional $2500 donated adds $100 to the annually awarded scholarship in perpetuity.
Donate online
 If donor is not a member of NALP, they will need to sign in as a guest.
Donate by check 
Make the check payable to NALP Foundation. On the memo line, designate for the Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail your check to Robb Lied, 15055 Santa Maria Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005.
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Visitation
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Map
Wednesday 8/21, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
St. John Vianney Parish
1755 North Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
Map
Wednesday 8/21, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Resurrection Cemetery
9400 West Donges Bay Road
Mequon, WI 53097
Map
Wednesday 8/21, 2:15 pm
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in honor of Thomas Lied to one of the following organizations:
1. Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill
2. The Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship at NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)
Tom & Carol set up this ongoing $1000 ambassador scholarship over 25 years ago.
Every additional $2500 donated adds $100 to the annually awarded scholarship in perpetuity.
Donate online
 If donor is not a member of NALP, they will need to sign in as a guest.
Donate by check 
Make the check payable to NALP Foundation. On the memo line, designate for the Carol & Tom Lied Memorial Scholarship Fund. Mail your check to Robb Lied, 15055 Santa Maria Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005.
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Thomas “Tom” Oliver Lied passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 4, 1933, Tom lived a remarkable 90 years filled with dedication to his family and his profession. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Carol Lied and a devoted father to Susan, Robb (Linda),Continue Reading

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William J. Sama left a message on November 3, 2024:
I first met Tom Lied when we moved to Wisconsin from the East Coast in 1991. Tom was my first boss here and I worked as his personal assistant. I thought I knew a lot about landscaping, but I soon learned that was not the case. Tom was so knowledgeable and working with him was like going to college again. But as much as I learned about the profession, I learned even more from Tom watching him interact with his clients, employees, and especially his family. Being good at what you do is important, but being a kind and decent man, that treats others the way they wish to be treated is even more important. I will always be grateful to the lessons on life that Tom taught me through his fine examples. Working & getting to know him was such a privilege. Thanks for all the great memories, Tom! You will definitely be missed.
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