A 74-year-old resident of the Town of Wescott, Wisconsin, died peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Thomas Alan Tetting had fought Interstitial Lung Disease in his final years. His passing has brought sorrow to former colleagues, students, and communities across Waukesha County. No cause of death beyond the lung disease has been publicly released.
Tetting began his professional career as a police cadet and correctional officer. He rose through the ranks to become Police Chief in the Waukesha County area. Later, he served multiple terms as Municipal Judge for the Village of Pewaukee. Colleagues and community members respected him for his fairness, integrity, and dedication to justice.
Alongside his law enforcement and judicial roles, Tetting dedicated 25 years to education as a criminal justice instructor at Waukesha County Technical College. He shaped the next generation of public servants by sharing his real-world experience and guiding students with wisdom and encouragement. His influence extended beyond the classroom into the many lives he helped prepare for service.
Born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Tetting remained deeply connected to the Waukesha County region while making his home in the Town of Wescott. Those who knew him described a man of strong character who approached his responsibilities with sincerity and quiet strength. He balanced demanding public service with a strong commitment to family.
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish in Cecil, Wisconsin, will have a funeral service. The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m., after which there will be visits. Tetting was seventy-four. He was a college lecturer, a municipal judge, and the chief of police.
Those are the details his family is sharing as they mourn. Anyone wishing to honor his memory may attend the visitation and service in Cecil. The family has requested privacy. No additional information about survivors has been publicly released.
