Tom and MT were a great couple. They were the most positive and encouraging people I had the pleasure of working with. Both of them were always there to support fellow staff. I go way back to the days of interacting with MT at J. Shuer school. We were always laughing. I really miss Tom and his jovial Santa at our Christmas parties at Glendale Feilbach.
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A lovely story about MT. She led her class of differently abled students to provide, once a week, a potatoe fest where staff at Glendale Feilbach school could purchase a sumptuous lunch. Many years later, I asked her to resurrect that event. It was glorious, just like MT!
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I was fortunate to have enjoyed Tom's friendship for 20-25 years. We enjoyed daily trips in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana to explore a variety of waterways in our kayaks and canoes. Our group also enjoyed week long trips to experience lakes, streams, rivers in a number of states and the Gulf of Mexico. Tom was our "Captain", he operated his GPS with precision to reach designations on our trips. He loved the outdoors and shared his appreciation of the waterways with us. He was a very knowledgeable individual and he gladly shared his knowledge and insights with us, be it on a daily trip, a weekly trip or a luncheon. I will miss our current events/political conversations. I found Tom to be an open-minded, honest and decent person. He loved his family and life. I have many happy memories with Tom and far too many to post in this forum.
Tom was never a complainer about his health and lot in life. He was a proud man of what he accomplished and his family. I marveled with his commitment to maintaining his health with his bike riding. As long as the weather permitted, Tom would ride his bike alone or with others daily. Tom displayed courage and grace as he was required to change different routines to cope with his health demands. Starting in early April of this year up to his death, Tom experienced multiple set-backs. Every time he would start to make progress, a new health issue presented itself. I will remember Tom's grace and unselfish manner during the last week of his life. I enjoyed a visit with Tom at the last skilled nursing facility that was providing care for him. Tom appeared to be holding his own and hopeful that he would be able to make progress with his physical therapy. We enjoyed talking about the current state of affairs and memories of our boating trips. As Tom always did with me, he asked many questions about my life and all of my family members. He shared information about all of his family members. My point is that Tom, took a genuine interest in others and would not expound on his over-whelming health challenges, even when, he was confronted with one set-back after another. I visited with him the day before his death and once again, Tom displayed the strength to communicate and not once did he share one negative feeling or resentment. Tom displayed courage and grace as his life was ending. He set the example of to confront the ending of life with dignity and grace.
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Dear Mary Therese, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you from here in Arizona. I'll cherish the memory of Santa Tom bringing joy to the Rogers/Bowsher center at Christmas time. I also want to thank you for consoling me when my parents passed. You are in my prayers.
Your friends, Scott & Lynne Gill
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My sympathies go out to MT and the family on behalf of the Jordan family. We have known the Reuss family since my Dad worked with Tom’s Dad Henry on the Toledo Police Department. I appreciate who Tom was and how he lived his life. He is now with God and his loved ones who have passed on. Take care MT and girls! I’m here if you need anything, John Jordan
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Tom had the most kind, gentle, and welcoming soul. We am grateful to have known him. May God grant you a peaceful rest.
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Tom was a gentle giant in my memory. Cigar while out back at the grill. Glad our family and kids stayed connected. Holding you and family in our hearts.
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