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In Memory

Thomas (Tom) Thiel - Class Of 1972

OBITUARY FROM REES FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE:

Thomas Thiel, a lifelong resident of Hobart, Indiana and long-time City of Hobart employee, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at age 66. He was born September 23, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jerome and Olga Thiel.

Tom is survived by his four children, Amanda (Byron) Stevens, Cortnie (Aaron) Lowe, Brandie Thiel, Cody Thiel; six grandchildren, Griffin and Gracie Stevens, Austin and Morgan Lowe, Emmalin Cogdill, and Brodyn Thiel; twin brother, Robert (Diane) Thiel; and sister, Ruth Ann Thiel. 

Tom was an amazing grandfather, a supportive father, proud SAL member and great role model. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working with his hands and drawing. For years, Tom was known as the street-sweeper man. Every day people would see him working for the city of Hobart as a heavy equipment operator, driving the street sweeper. Tom was well know and liked by everyone.

In lieu of a funeral service, a memorial visitation will be held 3 PM to 6 PM Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Portage American Legion Post #260, 5675 Mulberry Ave. Portage, Indiana. Family and friends are welcome to this celebration of life with refreshments. Cremation services were entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.

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