![]() Additionally, Mequon is home to two private Lutheran post-secondary institutions: Concordia University Wisconsin and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. In the 21st century, there are more Lutheran churches in Mequon than churches of any other single denomination. Some of the first German settlers were Old Lutherans who founded the Freistadt community-now a neighborhood in western Mequon-in 1839 and went on to form the first Lutheran congregation in Wisconsin. Lutheranism has played a significant role in Mequon since the community's early years. The City of Mequon completely surrounds Thiensville, leading some residents to call Thiensville "Mequon's donut hole." The two municipalities have a close relationship, with a shared chamber of commerce, library, and school district. The community incorporated as a city in 1957 to avoid annexation by the City of Milwaukee. Mequon remained rural in the early 20th century but experienced significant population growth during the suburbanization that followed World War II. Thiensville incorporated as a village in 1910. Much of the community remained rural, while Thiensville developed as a market town along the local railway, providing services to the farmers. In the 1840s, German immigrants settled in the community, building farms and hydropowered mills along the Milwaukee River. When the first white settlers arrived in the 1830s, the Mequon area was inhabited by the Menominee, Potawatomi, and Sauk people. At the time of the 2010 census the population was 23,132. Despite being an incorporated city, approximately half of Mequon's land is undeveloped and agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. ![]() Located on Lake Michigan's western shore with significant commercial developments along Interstate 43, the community is a suburb in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. state of Wisconsin, and the third-largest city in Wisconsin by land area. Mequon ( / ˈ m ɛ k w ɒ n/) is the largest city in Ozaukee County, in the U.S. Gods speed and prayers to Tom and his family. Seems like a nice way to walk through life. It has been awhile, but I remember Lyno as walking with purpose, energy and a sense of humor. Rest in peace, sweet Tom.Īs I look at the thirty that we know about that have passed away from our class, I am grateful for the time with each of you although it was different and emotional for each of us. What a sweet guy! I will always remember his wonderful smile and kind heart. I hung with him more in grade school (HF) than in HS, and he was always fun to be around. Tom always had a spring in his step and a smile on his face. Have not seen you in years, but so sorry now to hear of your passing on down the line. I once pranked him at Al McGuire's basketball camp - sorry, man, but thank you for forgiving me. I see him in his basketball sweats shooting jumb shots. Not an ironic or mocking smile - but genuine. He always appeared to be smiling for one thing - no matter when you saw him, or no matter what his mood. Lyno was probably the last of our class I though we'd be writing memorials for. ![]() I can still remember the hours we spent on the basketball court together and the great times we had hanging out. Also nice to see some of our classmates.Īpparently, Tom had a cancer that metastasized into his bones before he even knew he had it. Nice to see Tom's family his sons look a lot like Tom. There was literally a spring in his step. Tom was one of the happiest and nicest guys I knew in high school. May God hold his family in His protective arms and may Tom RIP. So Ellory.I agree with you! Tom had the most beautiful smile and he was also always kind and friendly. Tom was the second boy I kissed in the 8th grade. He made one feel good just by saying 'hello'. One of the most avid and earnest partiers and a great kisser. The sweetest friend, animated athlete, thoroughly enjoyed life in high school and lived it to the fullest. ![]()
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