Thomas L. Javoroski

Thomas “Goober” L. Javoroski, 73, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, WI.

He was born on November 28, 1952, in Stambaugh, MI, the son of the late Martin and Margaret (Peterson) Javoroski. Tom attended the local schools, graduating from West Iron County High School with the Class of 1970. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was employed with Proksch Construction and later Schinella-Mottes Construction before retiring from logging. Tom was a member of the American Legion Reino Post #21. He enjoyed playing cards, loved cars, and traveling. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and was known as a Jack-of-All-Trades.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Katie (John Weston) Javoroski of Iron River; bonus son, Dylan Hooper of Gaastra, MI; grandsons, Logan Horton of Green Bay, WI, Brennen Horton of Iron River, and Jayce Brockhagen of Iron River; significant other, Lisa Arnell of Iron River; brothers, Jim Javoroski of Iron River, and Bill (Paula) Javoroski of Dumfries, VA; sisters, Marion Masanova of Caspian, Sandy Latva of Crystal Falls, MI; Carol Pukall of Cedarburg, WI, and Shelley (Michael Mariani) Javoroski of Iron River; lifelong friends, Bob and Mary Baumgartner; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Don, Ramon, Duane, Kenneth, Eugene, and Gerald Javoroski.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.