Thomas J. Kowanda, died April 12, 2008 at Auburn Hills Nursing Home at the age of 81. Thomas was born December 16, 1926 at West Bend, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Irma Charlotte Rietz Kowanda. He was a co-owner of a food processing company Survivors: Step-son, Jerry A. Taylor, Raleigh, NC Preceded in Death by: parents Funeral: Private