Thomas C. Sanders Sr.
Thomas C. Sanders Sr.
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Born June 16, 1930 in Iron Springs, he was a son of the late Luther C. and Victorine (LaRoche) Sanders.
Mr. Sanders was a member of Good Samaritan Lodge # 336 in Gettysburg, Royal Arch Chapter # 226 in Gettysburg, Commandery Knights Templar # 79 in Gettysburg, Blue Ridge Sportsmen Association, a Concert Usher for the Gettysburg Civic Chorus, a past member of the Harrisburg Consistery, the Zembo Temple Shrine and the George Washington Council in Chambersburg, as well as a volunteer for Fairfield Meals on Wheels and a Salvation Army Bell Ringer.
Thomas is survived by four children: Priscilla A. Dukehart, Patricia E. Garrison, Thomas C. Sanders, Jr. and Susan K. Kiessling, his stepson, David Krebs, Jr., as well as five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings: Russell, Calvin, William, Frederick and Hazel; his stepson, Timothy Krebs and his grandson, Donovan.
A graveside memorial service to celebrate Thomas' life will be planned at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Peters Funeral Home, Inc. in Gettysburg.
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Vicky Balenger
January 13, 2023
Tom was fine person, a loving family man and friend too all. He will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathy to Aunt Mary, and Tom´s children and other loved ones. With love, Vicky & Steve
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