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Thomas Chelf Obituary
WOOSTER: Thomas D. Chelf, 64, of Wooster, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Wooster Community Hospital..
He taught school in the Orrville, Lexington and West Holmes School Districts and was a financial consultant for Eagle Financial Solutions in Columbus. Tom had been involved in the Men in Motion Ministry in Mansfield and the Son Shine Ministries in Hazel, TX. During his ministry he bicycled across the country several times and led many to Christ.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Patty; son Matt (Holly) Chelf of Wooster, daughter Lindy Hansen of Wooster; his five grandchildren, Gracie, Emma and Gretchen Chelf and Tommy and Ellie Hansen; his mother and step-father, Betty and Glenn Todd of Akron; sister Kathy Lemon of Fredericksburg and brother Mike Chelf of Irma, Wisc; He was preceded in death by his father Jack.
Services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg with Pastor Geno Calarusso officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes may be made at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com
Memorials may be made to Son Shine Ministries, 300 Son Shine Circle, Hazel, TX 76020 or to Kiwanis Club of Wooster, PO Box 1766, Wooster, OH 44691.
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Rick Compton
January 17, 2012
What a great guy Coach Chelf was. I knew him as the brand new freshman football coach at Lexington High School who along with Rod Huston, used to put helmets on and "practice" with us. I don't think he realized how many lives he touched during his short time in Lexington. Mine was one. The Men in Motion trip was a life changing experience for all who participated. I was on the first trip and I know that none of us on that trip will ever forget the great physical challenge and the spiritual growth that occurred. I am sorry for your loss as a family but we can all be assured that Tom's heavenly Father has a perfect plan. May God be with you and comfort you in your loss.
Deb Broka
January 9, 2012
I was lucky enough to have participated in Men in Motion under Tom and Patty's direction when I was in highschool. On that bike trek from Mackinaw Island to Mansfield, I learned so very much about athelticism and myself. I was so sorry to learn of Tom's passing but know that he left a wonderful and powerful impact on those of us whose lives he touched. Blessings and warm grace to you all at this difficult time. Deb Broka
Ed and Jackie Salisberry
January 7, 2012
Dear Patty and family. We are so sorry for your loss
Wendy Franck
January 1, 2012
Patty - Mom just called and told me about your husband. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Pam (Hunter) Cline
January 1, 2012
Dear Patty and family
You probably don't rememer me, but I would come to your Bible Studies with Becky Laser and helped cook breakfast for the Men In Motion trip in 1973. May our heavenly Father grant you and your family the peace that passes all understanding, knowing you will see Tom in heaven where there are no more tears.
Larry & Mary Perman
December 31, 2011
Patty and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. We have fond memories of your time in Mansfield.
Larry & Mary Perman
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