Thomas Dewey Cloutier Sr. 96, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 under the care of Aspirus hospice at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Weston WI.  He was born January 28, 1925 in Fall River Massachusetts, son of the late Alfred Joseph and Lena (Caya) Cloutier.  He married the love of his life Anna Nelson on September 22, 1944 at his parents' home in Haverhill, Massachusetts.  Together they celebrated 74 wonderful years marriage.  In his own words "She was my angel".  Anna preceded Thomas in death on February 24, 2019.  Thomas proudly served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  After returning home from war work was scarce so he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving 2 more years.  He was a proud member of the American Legion and VFW.  Tom was honored to have participated in the first ever Never Forgotten Honor Flight.  On the trip he forged new friendships with his guardian Ann Mansk and her father Lester Litzer.  Tom began his career in management as he managed Singer Sewing Machine Stores throughout Wisconsin.  He was also proficient at sewing and repairing the machines.  Tom was a Special Deputy Sheriff serving under Sheriff Louis Gianoli providing prisoner transport.  Tom was a people person and enjoyed conversation, making him memorable in his years as the bar manager at Billy Moy's One-World Inn.  Billy Moy wanted to share his culture with his friend; so Tom joined Billy on an extraordinary tour of China.  Tom loved the adventure but did not have a taste for Chinese food.  He was in search of a McDonalds in every locale they visited.  For a short time Tom and Anna owned and operated "The Vault" tavern in Wausau.  Tom went on to work in the maintenance department at Marshfield Clinic for 17 years before retiring at age 86.  In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and his annual trips out west to hunt mule deer.  He loved golfing and morning coffee at the American Legion with his friends.  He won many amateur golf tournaments and for a short time held the course record at Trappe River GC.  He scored a hole in one on number 9 at the American Legion GC.  Tom looked forward to spending time with his family and friends whenever he could.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Tom is survived by his children, Judy (Roger) Plischke, Thomas (Jane) Cloutier Jr., Lee (Polly Holzem) Cloutier and Tina (Terry) Peterson, seven grandchildren; Lisa, Christopher, Angela, Kent, Taylor, Lindsey and Adam, two step grandchildren; Jennifer and Stephen, five great-grandchildren; Emily, Hannah, Ben, Lila, Lucy, and four step great-grandchildren; Skyler, Lexi, Hunter and Derrick, one sister Lorraine Foley and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings; Irene Nalley, Robert and Alfred.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.