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Thomas Semler Obituary
Age 77, of Horseheads, NY. He was born September 22, 1930 in Elmira, son of the late Gerald and Mary Catherine (Ryan) Semler, and passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sons, Michael Joseph and Gerald David Semler; and daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Semler. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley (Morgan) Semler; children, Donna Pidcoe of Millerton, PA, Gary T. Semler of Elmira, and Daniel P. Semler of Catlin; grandsons, Joseph Pidcoe of Catlin, and Patrick Semler of Elmira; brothers, Robert and David Semler, both of Elmira; sisters, Jeanne Bollen of Elmira, and Mary (Chris) Shelmerdine of Baldwinsville, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. Tom retired from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility as Food Service Administrator. He also retired from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class after 20 years. He served one tour in Korea and two tours in Vietnam, being awarded 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Silver Medals and a Bronze Star. Tom was also a member of the American Legion Post 443 Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Monday, September 22nd, from 4 to 7 p.m. His funeral service will be held there on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 1 p.m. Committal prayers and interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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for Thomas Semler
Derek Temple
September 22, 2008
Every memory i have of Uncle Tommy is one of humor...his sense of humor! He`s always been funny! You will be missed dearly.
Derek Temple and Family
Susie Sampsell-Wade
September 22, 2008
Dear Family of Tom Semler:
I am sorry for your loss. I remember all of you and the good times Larry &
I had with you at Dave's house on West Clinton Street. May God Bless each of you.
Marilyn & Dick Dalton
September 22, 2008
Got to know Tom at the American Legion, and talked with him about the Morgan and Brewer families. Norm and Ruth were my uncle and aunt... Our deepest sympathy..
alan hager
September 22, 2008
i am very sorry about toms passing,worked with him at the hill for many years.the stories run in my mind.he was a great guy.may god bless you all.
Billie Semler, Salyer
September 21, 2008
I have wonderful memories of the New York Semler family and Tom. We all looked forward to their Akron, Ohio vists when we were all very young. My deepest sympathy is extended to Tom's family.
Richard Hewitt
September 21, 2008
The Semler Family,
I worked with Tom on the HILL and it was a pleasure to have been in his company. We all called him SARGE and now seeing his mill. record i know why. May GOD Bless Your Family now and allways.
Linda Lewis-Smith
September 21, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Brown
September 20, 2008
Derar Shirley and family:
I am out-of-town, 'til OCt. 1st. so I will not be able to pay my respects in person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you regarding the loss of your husband, Tom.
God Bless
Mary Brown
JOHN DOMBROSKI JR
September 20, 2008
TO THE FAMILY OF THOMAS SEMLER I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I AM A CLOSE FRIEND OF TOM,S JOHN DOMBROSKI JR
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