Thomas Loomis

Thomas Charles Loomis, age 67 of Toledo, OH passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, unexpectedly, at his home. Family and friends will be received at the Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home, 1163 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, 43612 on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 with visitation from 10:00-11:00 and service will begin at 11. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 8308 S. River Rd. Waterville, OH 43566 Tom was born on Dec. 19, 1949 to Rex Loomis and Doris (Pollitz) Loomis in Monroe, MI. He was a 1968 graduate of Britton Macon High School, in Britton, MI. On Dec. 12, 1970 he married Shirley May Miller, she preceded him in death on Dec. 1, 2006. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1968-1972 and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his military service he worked for the Ann Arbor Rail Road Co, from which he retired. He was very proud of his military service and continued serving and socializing with other vets. He also loved hunting, fishing, target shooting, and bingo. Tom was an avid reader, he loved all types of books, and was especially fond of old westerns. Tom is survived by 1 daughter, Angela Kasack, of Toledo; 2 grandchildren: Chase Loomis, also of Toledo, Kayla Hess, and a great-granddaughter Lilianna, both of Coweta, OK. Also surviving are, brothers: Bob (Patti) Loomis of Adrian; Chuck (Cindy) Loomis of Tecumseh; and sisters, Mary Crutchfield of Westland, MI; Donna (Rick) Klught of Britton, MI; Betty (Art) Erickson of Manitou Beach, MI; Joyce (Larry) McAnally of Adrian, MI; Linda Friday of Orland Park, IL; Jane (Dan) Heiden of Hillman, MI; and Judy (Phil) Burgard of Charlotte, NC. As well as many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law Keith Crutchfield, and Henry Friday. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donors choice. funeral service Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:00 AM Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home 3219 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo OH 43613 United States witzlershanktrilby@gmail.com www.blanchardstrabler.com