Local on-air radio personality dies in Oconto County crash, WOMT Radio releases statement
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LITTLE SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) – Two people died after a tragic crash on US Highway 41/141 in Little Suamico on Tuesday morning, one of whom was local Manitowoc radio personality, Tom Craig.
WOMT Radio released a statement on Wednesday, honoring Craig and his nearly 50-year career in radio as a “very humble, very kind, and wonderful human being.”
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WOMT Radio is saddened to share the sudden passing of on-air personality, Tom Craig, the station’s statement began:
Tom started in broadcasting in 1977, and his sultry voice was heard throughout his career on stations across Mississippi, Ohio, and Wisconsin, including Manitowoc’s WOMT and WCUB Radio. Over his near 50-year career, Tom served as Program Director, Music Director, Public Service Director, Farm Director, Talk Show Host, News Director, Sports Director, Sports Play-by-Play, and OnAir Personality. He did take a break from the mic in the 1990s when he heard the call to enter the education field but returned to radio in the mid-2010s as he assumed the role of news director for WCUB. Even after retirement, he wanted to stay connected to his passion for radio, eventually transferring into his final mid-afternoon slot on WOMT, where he entertained listeners every Friday.
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“Tom was a wonderful human being. He was one of those people that had a great demeanor. Very humble, very kind,” said WOMT Radio legend Damon Ryan. Ryan also said that Tom was always very prepared for his shows, and never went on the air without knowing his exact vision for the shift.
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Tom was driving with his wife, who was also injured during Tuesday morning’s crash.
Tom Craig died at the age of 66. He leaves behind his wife and family.
