Thomas "Tom" Leonard Kieliszewski age 85, passed away peacefully at home with his seven daughters at his side.  At heaven's gate, his "Doll" Darlene greeted him with open arms. He was born on November 6, 1935, to the late Felix and Theresa (Kawleski) Kieliszewski in Stevens Point, WI.  He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1954.   Tom joined the Wisconsin National Guard at age 17, serving a ten-year commitment. On August 24, 1957, he married the love of his life, Darlene Ann Stroik at St. Mary's Torun Church in Stevens Point.  Tom enjoyed telling the story about the flat tire he got when he went to pick up his bride on their wedding day. Their love for one another would be shared with the blessing of seven girls. In the early years, Tom worked for Weltman's Grocery Store, before becoming a milkman for Morning Glory Dairy.  Some years later Tom would go on to become a proud Teamster at Foremost Foods in Plover.  As a "jack of all trades," he became a well-known handy man.  Around 1958, Tom and Darlene fell in love with the Rainbow Flowage in Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin.  Countless times, Darlene would have the car packed, waiting for Tom to finish shift work and drive the family up north.  Tom rarely got the opportunity to go fishing alone.  He would spend most of his fishing time with two or three girls in tow and was kept busy untangling pole lines or taking fish off the hooks.  Besides having decades of memories up north, Tom and Darlene enjoyed many wonderful trips.   The two also shared a common love of polka music and could often be found on the dance floor at area church picnics or polish weddings.  After their children were grown, they were blessed with many grandchildren.  Tom would often boast about being blessed with boys as grandsons.  In truth, he loved his granddaughters just as much. Tom and Darlene raised their children with strong Catholic values.  Tom's belief in stewardship led him to serve as an usher at St. Stephens Church for over two decades, as well as being a member of the Knights of Columbus.    In June of 2013, Darlene was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Tom honored his wedding vow "in sickness and in health" by caring for her with love, compassion, and dignity.  On October 9, 2014, Darlene passed away peacefully smiling at Tom.   Despite being heart broken, Tom found new ways to grow and challenge himself.  He practiced his concertina, learned to use a computer, where he often searched the internet for instructions or car parts to whatever project he was tackling.  He most recently entered the world of Facebook; he specialized in posting comments in his infamous ALL CAPITAL LETTERS fashion.    Besides Tom's family and friends, there were two things that brought him great joy these past seven years.  The first was his beloved four-legged girl, Bugsy.  She was his faithful companion.  The second was Tom's ability to make homemade bread. He was proud his bread rivaled Darlene's.     Tom's passing will leave a void in many lives.  Besides being a blessing to his daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, he was also loved by his sisters, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.  Tom leaves behind daughters: Gail (Rob) Mott, Barb (Randy) Somers, Debbie (Mark) Czech, Cindy Kieliszewski (Pete Davis), Kathy (Ray) Laatsch, Lisa (Brian) Cory, Amy (Jerry) Krupka.  Grandchildren: Kimberly, Jonathan, Stephanie, Trevor, Richie, Brenda, Leslie, Curt, Holly, Tyler, Tucker, Devin, Laura and Kaleb. Great grandchildren: Rowan, Alaina, Logan, Morgan, Noah, Wade, Jase, Livy, Ainsley, Hudson, Rhett, Zeke, and Mackenzy. Two sisters, Delores Hintz and Janet Setness. Brother-in-law Ray Meshak. Sister-in-law Anita Kieliszewski. He is proceeded in death by his wife Darlene, grandson Nicholas, his parents, sister Mary Ann Meshak, two brothers Lambert and Robert Kieliszewski. In addition, brother and sister-in-law Herman and Dixie Kiel. As well as brother-in-law Edwin Hintz. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, at 3:30p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Torun in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Friends may call from 1:00pm-3:30pm. Burial to follow mass.   The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers. We the family of Tom and Darlene would like to thank all our extended family and friends for their kindness and support.  So many of you offered up prayers, words of support, and checked in on us.  We have so much gratitude in our hearts.  While we have moments of sadness, we feel an overwhelming sense of calmness and peace knowing our mom and dad are together again. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com