Thomas "Tom" Edward Karleski

Thomas “Tom” Edward Karleski, 59, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at a local hospital. Mr. Karleski was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI on January 21, 1955, the son of Thomas J. Karleski and Dolores Meicher Karleski.He lived in Janesville, WI for most of his life before moving to Florida, North Carolina and most recently Florence, South Carolina.Mr. Karleski was the sales manager at Green Acres in Florence. In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife, Lyndie Price Karleski; his daughter, Carlie Karleski; his siblings, Terri(Denny) Schultz of Milton, WI, Dolly Quaerna of Janesville, WI, Denise (Tim) Quade of Janesville, WI, Ted (Charlie) Karleski of Oshkosh, WI, Dave (Julie) Karleskiof Kansas City, MO, Tammy (Jim) Macdonald of Janesville, WI, Dede (Dan) Bucholtz of Beloit, WI and Dan (Peggy) Karleski of Janesville, WI; nineteen nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Additional arrangements are pending at a future date in Janesville, WI. Please sign the tribute wall for Mr. Karleski at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.