Entered God’s loving arms surrounded by family on December 14, 2020. Age 74. Loving husband of Judy (nee Rutkowski) of 52 years. Admired dad of Tim (Kerry) Sett and Tricia (Ken) Weis. Proud grandpa of Mason and Brynn Sett, and Ian and Mallory Weis. He will also be missed by lifelong friend Tom (Jeanne) Binder,Continue Reading
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Ralph Koenings
left a message on February 17, 2026:
February 14th was your birthday. I how Evie always baked a big plate of Peanut Butter cookies to celebrate. Thanks for sharing those with your work family. I've missed the cookies, but I'm missing my friend even more. Peace be with you Tom. - Ralph
Ralph
left a message on March 2, 2023:
I miss my friend
There were fences to mend.
In the distance joyful memories faded from view.
Also lost were celebrations anew.
I had hoped for a happier end.
But life’s precious gift ran out too soon.
I miss my friend.
Michelle McGuire
left a message on December 27, 2020:
I worked for Tom in the sales department many years ago he was a wonderful boss and the thing that struck me the most was his smile to me it just brightened up a room. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tim and the rest of the family.
Michelle Mcguire
Jessica Geres
left a message on December 23, 2020:
Sorry for the loss of your father, and to the rest of the family. Shane and I have you all in thoughts today.
Linda Orlando
left a message on December 23, 2020:
Judy, Tim, Tricia and family. Jim and I would like to express our deepest Sympathy in Tom's passing. Words alone cannot begin to express our sorrow.
I had the privilege of working at OCE for 20 years. Somewhere along the way I became more than the Marketing Manager, I became Tom's personal Secretary (most likely because I could type much faster then him and could spell whatever word he was questioning), his Christmas shopper (Judy all the. Lladro Angle Tree Toppers, and even a leather coat, and even looking up churches and mass times for his travels). Tom was an owner that does not come along often. He treated you like family and you were - his OCE family. I will be forever grateful for the time spent working for him. He was the best boss and dear friend. I feel such a family connection to all of you because of Tom. His love, laughter and most of all his friendship will always be the memories I cherish. Our heart goes out to all of you. He left a great example to live by. Our love and hugs to all of you. Jim and Linda
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ralph
left a message on December 23, 2020:
What an incredibly tough loss this is. To Judy, Tim, Tricia, their families, and the employees of Office Copying Equipment, Ltd, with their families please know Cari and I are grieving for you and with you over Tom's passing. I will always be deeply indebted to Tom for taking a risk to provide an unemployed tree trimmer an opportunity to change his life. The nearly 30 years we spent together were filled with an uncountable number of laughs and many wonderful, shared experiences. Tom was a special man who cared about people, took risks on them, and gave them the chance to do well in life. Tom loved to win and loved to have fun while doing it. There were many events to celebrate sales successes and every one of them was highly enjoyable.
It is incredibly difficult losing a man who has meant so much to you, to whom you owe so much, to whom you love so much, and whom you will miss so much.
.
Bruce Hughes
left a message on December 22, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the Sett Family. I’ve known Tom as a friend since1975, and over the years we developed a friendship from working for the same company to being a competitor, to being Tom’s Sales Manager. We both had a mutual respect of each other’s abilities & both loved what we did for a living ! I will miss you my fellow warrior !
Weep not for Tom for he is with the Lord.....
Vicki
left a message on December 22, 2020:
My deepest sympathy to you, Judy and your family - Tim/Kerry & kids, Tricia/Ken & kids. Tom was a wonderful man - very kind and caring and understanding - and I will forever be grateful for that. He was a great boss - led by example, respected the time & effort everyone put in, appreciated the dedicated staff at OCE, which I've been a part of for many many years. He will be greatly missed by all of us and will be carried in our hearts forever. God rest his soul.
Steve Nelson
left a message on December 21, 2020:
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I worked at OCE for almost 4 yrs as parts runner. I enjoyed working with Tom and everyone there. He will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Steve Nelson
RICHARD and LYNN BOULAY
left a message on December 21, 2020:
Our condolences to Judy, Tim, Tricia and the entire Sett family. Tom was an excellent leader of the Office Copying Equipment Ltd group who combined his remarkable sales skills with kind and capable leadership. I’m told he started his career as a punch press operator at Allen Bradley, then during a prolonged strike there he tried selling office machines for extra work and was so good at selling that he took that job, followed by forming a partnership with John Sells in 1974, the start of OCE Ltd. Tom would sell and John would service the machines. They became the first authorized dealer of Sharp office copiers in Wisconsin and built an expanding business founded on attentive and capable management. For the 20 years I spent at OCE working with Tom I enjoyed and respected his able leadership; he will be missed.
Charlie Larson
left a message on December 17, 2020:
It was wonderful to get to know Tom during my time with the Admirals. He was a kind, caring, and passionate person and I always looked forward to our meetings where I would get an update on his business and his yearly trip to Vegas :) We will miss seeing him at our games and we send our prayers to Judy and the entire Sett and OCE family.
Karen E. Jones
left a message on December 17, 2020:
My family and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Judy and family. Tom was a wonderful person and I will always remember a wonderful cousin. Karen E. Jones and family.
Jon Greenberg
left a message on December 17, 2020:
My sincere condolences to the entire Sett family on Tom's passing. We've worked with Tom for many, many years and his love and enjoyment for the Admirals and the game of hockey will be missed. God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Brian Zelinski
left a message on December 17, 2020:
I'm so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a very good friend and Boss. I worked for Tom for many years and can honestly say he was the most respected person I ever worked for. He was always upfront and honest and I really admired him for that. He was the exception not the rule and he will be missed, sorry I did not have the opportunity to say goodbye. He was above all a very good man, my deepest sympathies.
james knepler
left a message on December 17, 2020:
For Judy and the entire Sett Family:
Deb & I are so sad and join with you in fond memories of Tom and his life. He was blessed to have all of you on his team. He built a business that provided family incomes for many families for several decades. He is sorely missed by all of us at OCE. God bless you during the Holiday Season. Tom is still with us in spirit.
Gay and Henry Zecher
left a message on December 16, 2020:
We send our heartfelt condolences to Judy and the whole family. We are so sad for all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Palmer
left a message on December 16, 2020:
Judy, Tim, & Tricia, I’m so very sorry to read this. You all have my sincere condolences
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Ralph Koenings
left a message on February 17, 2026:
February 14th was your birthday. I how Evie always baked a big plate of Peanut Butter cookies to celebrate. Thanks for sharing those with your work family. I've missed the cookies, but I'm missing my friend even more. Peace be with you Tom. - Ralph
Ralph
left a message on March 2, 2023:
I miss my friend
There were fences to mend.
In the distance joyful memories faded from view.
Also lost were celebrations anew.
I had hoped for a happier end.
But life’s precious gift ran out too soon.
I miss my friend.
Michelle McGuire
left a message on December 27, 2020:
I worked for Tom in the sales department many years ago he was a wonderful boss and the thing that struck me the most was his smile to me it just brightened up a room. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tim and the rest of the family.
Michelle Mcguire
Jessica Geres
left a message on December 23, 2020:
Sorry for the loss of your father, and to the rest of the family. Shane and I have you all in thoughts today.
Linda Orlando
left a message on December 23, 2020:
Judy, Tim, Tricia and family. Jim and I would like to express our deepest Sympathy in Tom's passing. Words alone cannot begin to express our sorrow.
I had the privilege of working at OCE for 20 years. Somewhere along the way I became more than the Marketing Manager, I became Tom's personal Secretary (most likely because I could type much faster then him and could spell whatever word he was questioning), his Christmas shopper (Judy all the. Lladro Angle Tree Toppers, and even a leather coat, and even looking up churches and mass times for his travels). Tom was an owner that does not come along often. He treated you like family and you were - his OCE family. I will be forever grateful for the time spent working for him. He was the best boss and dear friend. I feel such a family connection to all of you because of Tom. His love, laughter and most of all his friendship will always be the memories I cherish. Our heart goes out to all of you. He left a great example to live by. Our love and hugs to all of you. Jim and Linda
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ralph
left a message on December 23, 2020:
What an incredibly tough loss this is. To Judy, Tim, Tricia, their families, and the employees of Office Copying Equipment, Ltd, with their families please know Cari and I are grieving for you and with you over Tom's passing. I will always be deeply indebted to Tom for taking a risk to provide an unemployed tree trimmer an opportunity to change his life. The nearly 30 years we spent together were filled with an uncountable number of laughs and many wonderful, shared experiences. Tom was a special man who cared about people, took risks on them, and gave them the chance to do well in life. Tom loved to win and loved to have fun while doing it. There were many events to celebrate sales successes and every one of them was highly enjoyable.
It is incredibly difficult losing a man who has meant so much to you, to whom you owe so much, to whom you love so much, and whom you will miss so much.
.
Bruce Hughes
left a message on December 22, 2020:
My deepest condolences to the Sett Family. I’ve known Tom as a friend since1975, and over the years we developed a friendship from working for the same company to being a competitor, to being Tom’s Sales Manager. We both had a mutual respect of each other’s abilities & both loved what we did for a living ! I will miss you my fellow warrior !
Weep not for Tom for he is with the Lord.....
Vicki
left a message on December 22, 2020:
My deepest sympathy to you, Judy and your family - Tim/Kerry & kids, Tricia/Ken & kids. Tom was a wonderful man - very kind and caring and understanding - and I will forever be grateful for that. He was a great boss - led by example, respected the time & effort everyone put in, appreciated the dedicated staff at OCE, which I've been a part of for many many years. He will be greatly missed by all of us and will be carried in our hearts forever. God rest his soul.
Steve Nelson
left a message on December 21, 2020:
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I worked at OCE for almost 4 yrs as parts runner. I enjoyed working with Tom and everyone there. He will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. Steve Nelson
RICHARD and LYNN BOULAY
left a message on December 21, 2020:
Our condolences to Judy, Tim, Tricia and the entire Sett family. Tom was an excellent leader of the Office Copying Equipment Ltd group who combined his remarkable sales skills with kind and capable leadership. I’m told he started his career as a punch press operator at Allen Bradley, then during a prolonged strike there he tried selling office machines for extra work and was so good at selling that he took that job, followed by forming a partnership with John Sells in 1974, the start of OCE Ltd. Tom would sell and John would service the machines. They became the first authorized dealer of Sharp office copiers in Wisconsin and built an expanding business founded on attentive and capable management. For the 20 years I spent at OCE working with Tom I enjoyed and respected his able leadership; he will be missed.
Charlie Larson
left a message on December 17, 2020:
It was wonderful to get to know Tom during my time with the Admirals. He was a kind, caring, and passionate person and I always looked forward to our meetings where I would get an update on his business and his yearly trip to Vegas :) We will miss seeing him at our games and we send our prayers to Judy and the entire Sett and OCE family.
Karen E. Jones
left a message on December 17, 2020:
My family and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Judy and family. Tom was a wonderful person and I will always remember a wonderful cousin. Karen E. Jones and family.
Jon Greenberg
left a message on December 17, 2020:
My sincere condolences to the entire Sett family on Tom's passing. We've worked with Tom for many, many years and his love and enjoyment for the Admirals and the game of hockey will be missed. God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Brian Zelinski
left a message on December 17, 2020:
I'm so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a very good friend and Boss. I worked for Tom for many years and can honestly say he was the most respected person I ever worked for. He was always upfront and honest and I really admired him for that. He was the exception not the rule and he will be missed, sorry I did not have the opportunity to say goodbye. He was above all a very good man, my deepest sympathies.
james knepler
left a message on December 17, 2020:
For Judy and the entire Sett Family:
Deb & I are so sad and join with you in fond memories of Tom and his life. He was blessed to have all of you on his team. He built a business that provided family incomes for many families for several decades. He is sorely missed by all of us at OCE. God bless you during the Holiday Season. Tom is still with us in spirit.
Gay and Henry Zecher
left a message on December 16, 2020:
We send our heartfelt condolences to Judy and the whole family. We are so sad for all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michele Palmer
left a message on December 16, 2020:
Judy, Tim, & Tricia, I’m so very sorry to read this. You all have my sincere condolences
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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