Madison, Wisconsin – Thomas W. Rich, age 86, passed away on August 11, 2025 at Middleton Village. He was born on January 14, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to parents, Lawrence and Irene (True) Rich.

Tom grew up and lived his whole life in Madison, graduated from East High School in 1957, and went on to get his teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He taught History at LaFollette High School for 32 years and loved every minute of it. He was a dedicated and loving grandfather, never missing a hockey game of his grandson, Matt or a basketball game of his granddaughter, Tanya. He loved them dearly. The family would like to thank special friends Mike and Kerri and extend a thank you to Hometown Assisted Living and Middleton Village for their compassionate care. Tom will be missed by all who knew him.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Janis Rich (Randy Parr) and Julie Borchers (Tom Eithun); granddaughter, Tanya Baron (Jake Baron); great-granddaughters, Charlie and Madi.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Matthew Borchers.

To view his obituary or leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Thomas Rich

January 14, 1939 - August 11, 2025

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