Thomas N. Klug ’61

Tom, known to some of us as “Klugs,” died peacefully at home July 28, 2025, in Mequon, Wis.

Born in Milwaukee, he came to us from Milwaukee Country Day School, where he met Janie Rice, his wife of 60 years. At Princeton, he majored in psychology, was in Whig-Clio and the Campus Fund Drive, and took his meals at Tower Club. His roommates were Tim Mygatt, Rob Walker, and Stu Tuffnell.

After earning a LL.D. at Marquette University, Tom went on to a 50-year career as a litigation attorney with Borgelt, Powell, Peterson & Frauen, serving the firm as president and arguing 26 cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He was a member of Rotary International, an elder and usher at Fox Point Lutheran Church, and president of the Town Club and the Ozaukee Country Club. He was an avid golfer and was active in many outdoor and competitive sports and traveled nationally and internationally with Janie.

Tom was predeceased by Janie and son Frederick. He is survived by his children, Barbie, Heidi, and Peter ’97; eight grandchildren — who loved his “Uber-Klug” rides; and four great-grandchildren.