Tom Karkau

February 1, 1948 - April 30, 2021

Tom Karkau passed away on Friday April 30, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born in North Tonawanda on February 1, 1948, the son of the late Donald and Betty (Turner) Karkau. Tom was a graduate of Niagara University and worked for the Western New York Law Center. He liked working with the latest technology, an amateur videographer, he created videos for NTHS Drama Club performances and the choral department’s Cabarets. He always found working with the kids to be rewarding and fun. Tom took pleasure in spending time with his wife, camping, walking, going out for dinner or just talking and sharing life’s ups and downs. He adored his children and delighted in their accomplishments. He felt it was a blessing to spend time with his 5 granddaughters, taking them on adventures or just hanging out. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Wasieczko) Karkau; loving father of Sandra Karkau-Coffta and Andrew (Kristen) Karkau; devoted grandfather of Charlotte, Evelyn and Olivia Coffta, Norah, and Marie Karkau; brother of Jill Karkau; brother-in-law of Paul (Paula) Wasieczko, late George (Debbie) Wasieczko and Ann (Steve) Heuer; also survived by loving nieces, nephews and great-nephews. Visitation will be on Saturday May 15th, 2021 in the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda from 11 am to 1 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the charity of one’s choice.