Thomas Jerome Wipfli, 72 of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 at Aspirus Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1949 to the late Gerald and Angeline (Rucinski) Wipfli.  He is survived by his loving sister Annette (William) Gadow and nephew Brian (Beth) Gadow. He is preceded in death by a baby brother Carl, his sister Michaeleen Schroeder, nephew Scott Gadow. In Tom's younger years he was known as the "The King Can Man".  He could be found on many occasions riding his three-wheeler through town picking up cans.  Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 with a gathering of family and friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow to Calvary Cemetery.