Thomas E. Farmer

As the saying goes … you can't keep a good man down and Tom Farmer was one of the BEST. To some, he was the "Big Kahuna". He was strong and compassionate in everything he did from being an incredible "family man", a die-hard Notre Dame fan, golfer, dancer, puzzle solver, card player and all-around lover of life! With a twinkle in his blue eyes, he often entertained his family by singing all sorts of songs from Tommy Dorsey (Marie) to Bob Marley. Tom was reliable and kind from saving baby ducklings to helping countless family members with anything they needed. And children loved him! Tom was born in Toledo, Ohio to Maurice G. Farmer and Marie (Schlagheck) Farmer, the second child of seven siblings. He attended St. Charles Borromeo grade school and after graduating, attended Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. He completed his high school years at Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1950. He also attended the University of Dayton for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. After basic training, he was sent to school in Fargo, N.D. and then to bases in California. He played first baseman while in the Air Force and evidently played so well, that when the pitcher was transferred to another base, he requested a transfer for Tom too! While stationed in Ruislip, England in 1955, for his final year in the Air Force, he met Pamela J. Maidment, his wife of 23 years which ended in divorce in 1979. They raised two daughters who idolized their dad, Gail (Drew) Masse and Frances Farmer (Daniel) as well as two beautiful granddaughters, Ellen and Haley Masse who will miss him dearly. Tom and Janet Dame would then share a life together for forty-five years until his passing at home on Easter Sunday morning, at 92 years of age. During their years together, Tom loved and was loved by Janet's children: Angie (Ralph) Juhnke, Linda (Jeff) Johnoff, Julie (Keith) Large, Sue (Lynn) Ireland, and Jennnifer (Harry) Hiler as well as Janet's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. Tom was a hard-working man and worked for many years at Spicer Dana Corporation in Toledo as a machine set-up operator. Through his hard work, his family was able to enjoy many, many trips together both overseas and throughout the U.S. Tom is survived by his brother Richard (Kathy) Farmer and sisters Peggy (Nick) Huffer and Marylu (Tom) Gouttierre as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Maurice, mother Marie (Herman Poscharscky), sisters Nancy (Jim) Allen and Patricia (Norm) Harrigan and youngest brother and beloved friend Mickey (Bobbie) Farmer. A visitation will be held at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio between 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5th with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2955 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, April 6th at 9:00 a.m. with a celebration of life luncheon to follow. No graveside services will be held. Contributions in Tom's honor can be made to Ohio Living Hospice or a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Ohio Living Hospice for the loving care given to him at home. Tom truly touched many lives and the memories of him will help sustain those who loved him. As Tom would say "until we meet again … No Shenanigans!"

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Thomas E. Farmer

October 16, 1931 - March 31, 2024