Tom Drill

Join us at the Capitol Civic Centre to celebrate the extraordinary life, generosity, and lasting impact of Tom Drill during a community Celebration of Life. Organized by members of the community who were touched by Tom’s life, the event will honor a man whose kindness, service, enthusiasm, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping others left a lasting mark on Manitowoc and far beyond.

The Manitowoc community is invited to come together to celebrate the extraordinary life, generosity, and lasting impact of Tom Drill during a community Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 South 8th Street in Manitowoc.

Doors to the Capitol Civic Centre will open at 12:00 noon, with the Celebration of Life program beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the theatre. Admission is free and all are welcome. Seating is first come, first served and limited to the capacity of the Capitol Civic Centre.

In keeping with the spirit of service that defined Tom’s life, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate. Collection containers will be available throughout the lobby for donated items. Food donations will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families in need. Monetary donations are also welcome, and community members are encouraged to support nonprofit organizations and causes that reflect Tom’s lifelong commitment to helping others.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, visit with friends and neighbors, and enjoy fellowship before the service. The Mertens Lounge will be open before and after the program, and a cash bar will be available for those who wish to purchase beverages.

The Celebration of Life service will be led by Pastor Matt Sauer, with remarks from Mayor Justin Nickels and several individuals whose lives were significantly impacted by Tom. Special musical selections will be performed by local musicians and community groups. The program will also include an announcement about plans for a permanent memorial honoring Tom and his extraordinary contributions to the Manitowoc community. The memorial will stand as a reminder of the countless lives Tom touched and the example he set through a lifetime of generosity, compassion, and service.

While the Celebration of Life will not be livestreamed, the service will be professionally recorded for those who are unable to attend in person. A link to view the recording will be made available following the event so that family members, friends, and community members can experience the program at a later time.

Following the formal program, attendees are encouraged to remain in the Capitol Civic Centre's Mertens Lounge and lobby to visit with one another, share stories, reconnect with friends, and continue celebrating Tom's life.

To leave a message of sympathy or to share a memory of Tom, please visit the online guestbook on Tom's obituary page at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.