Thomas E. Dreger, a 70-year-old man, was shot and killed on Friday, November 13, 2015. Born in Madison on June 7, 1945, he was the youngest of three children and a 1963 graduate of Verona High School. He also completed studies at the Wisconsin School of Electronics. His life was one of hands-on work, with a career that included roofing, siding, and working as a mechanic.
In his younger years, he had a passion for raising Siberian Huskies and training horses.
In 1990, he met Constance "Connie" Van Woelderen, who would become the love of his life. They were married at sunset on horseback at a California ranch on June 3, 2002. Together for 25 years and married for 13, they shared a life filled with travel, including trips to Hawaii and Spain. During his retirement, he remained active, enjoying working on cars, undertaking projects around the house, and taking occasional trips to the casino. He and Connie also shared a love for country music concerts, dinner shows, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
There is no publicly available information online regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his death. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain undisclosed in the available online sources.
