NIAGARA, Wis. - Thomas B. Trottier, 60, of Niagara, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at his home after a six month battle with cancer.

He was born June 12, 1949, in Norway, son of the late Bernard and Stephanie (Hohol) Trottier. Tom grew up in Niagara and graduated from Niagara High School, class of 1968. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army for two years.

Tom married the former Rhonda Quick on Nov. 10, 1973, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. He worked at the Niagara Paper Mill for 37 years and retired from Stora Enso in 2005.

Tom also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Niagara Fire Department for 21 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Tom enjoyed spending time at camp with his best friend, Ed Sarder. He liked to play smear at the Iron Mountain Senior Center and also played in many tournaments. Tom helped his neighbors whenever possible and always had a soft spot for little kids.

Tom is survived by his wife, Rhonda; two daughters, Toni Trottier of Port St. Lucie, Fla. and Sherry (Jerry) Lee of Neenah, Wis.; three stepgrandchildren, Jerry III, Toni, and Bryan Lee; one brother, Jerry Trottier of Aurora, Wis.; two sisters, Sandy (Dan) Edick of Niagara and Donna (Rick) Kalkofen of Goodman, Wis.; four sisters-in-law, Barb (Ray) Jutila of Ishpeming, Nola Rautio, Elkhorn, Wis., Sheila (Steve) Wood of Iron Mountain and Cindy (Dave) Fisher of Kingsford; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nichole Lynn; one brother, Timothy; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Dolores Quick.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Matt Settle will officiate.

The American Legion Cretton-Tutas Post 136 of Niagara, will accord graveside military honors.

Burial will be in the Niagara Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Lee, Dan Edick, Rick Kalkofen, Steve Wood, Dave Fisher, and Ed Sarder.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Tom or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com

The Jacobs Funeral Home Niagara Chapel is serving the family.