Thomas Roe

Thomas L. Roe, 72, of Maumee and formerly of Weston, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Tom was born on November 23, 1947 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Loren and Ida (Bechstein) Roe. He married the love of his life, Norma Gerschutz, on November 22, 1969 in Deshler, Ohio.

Thomas will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Norma of Maumee; his children: Scott (Nancy) Roe of Dublin, Ohio, Jenny (Shane) Pransky of Waterville, Ohio, and Craig (Christine) Roe of Commerce Township, Michigan; grandchildren:  Evan and Braden Roe, Mikah and Rogan Pransky, Leah, William, and Anna Roe and his sister Marilyn (Neal) Roller of Godfrey, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Roe

 Tom worked as an Abrams Tank welder for General Dynamics in Lima, retiring after 30 years of service. However, his true passion was maintaining the family farm. Tom also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping at Shipshewana, Traverse City, or in his own backyard.  Tom was a graduate of Westwood High School and served in the United States Army National Guard. Tom loved watching Nascar and cheering on his favorite drivers Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr.  If Tom was not in the fields working you could find him in his shop tinkering with one of his many projects. Tom enjoyed being around people and often went to great lengths to help others in a time of need. The most important part of Tom’s life was his family. His strong work ethic and dedication to family and friends are what will live on in the memories of people that knew him.

 Visitation for Tom will be on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the DECK-HANNEMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1460 W. Wooster St., P.O Box 648, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 14010 S. River Rd. Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522, with Fr. Walter Tuscano, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will be held after the funeral at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be gifted in Tom’s honor to Memory Lane Care Services, 2500 N. Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio 43615.

 Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home is honored to serve Tom’s family and those wishing to send a condolence or a fond memory are asked to visit www.hannemanfh.com

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