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Thomas Wagenbrenner Obituary

Wagenbrenner, Thomas
1937 - 2018
Thomas G. Wagenbrenner (a.k.a. Dad, Dad II, Pops, Sarge, Daddy Wags, Poppie Tom and $hi*can), 80 years old, formerly of Columbus, Ohio residing in the Lake Travis area of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday, February 24, 2018 at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University. Tom was born on September 22, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to Leo and Marguerite (Weis) Wagenbrenner. He graduated from St. Charles Preparatory High School in 1956, attended Xavier University and graduated from The Ohio State University. On June 13, 1959 he married Kay Evelyn (Allen), raising 5 children together until her passing on February 1, 1989. On January 7, 1990 he married Judith Eileen (Tussing). Tom began his professional life in advertising and then went to work in banking at Ohio Federal Savings and Loan. He left banking at age 40 and found his passion in real estate. He started at Ohio Equities and after several successful years Tom and his brother Mike Wagenbrenner became partners in The Wagenbrenner Company, a real estate business. In 1976 they formed their investment company, Wagbros with their brother Tad to purchase the Bank Block, today a historical landmark, in Grandview Heights and continued investing in properties leading the revitalization of the Grandview Ave. strip. Tom served as President of the City Club, was a member of the Jaycees, a member of the Childhood League with his wife Kay, and was an avid Buckeye fan. Tom is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Scott (Beth), daughter, Karen, son, Blair Thomson (Donna), daughter, Amy Sappington (Ray), son, Mark (Leah), son, Eric (Amy) and son, Craig (Kelly). He has 21 grandchildren, Andrew, Skye, Ryan, Nicholas, Rachel, Molly, Tess, Erika, Lynzie, Jillian, Marlowe, Hudson, Luke, Cole, Maggie, Katie, Reid, Griffin, Annie, Christian and Caden. Also survived by siblings, Tad (Joanne), Ann (Dave) Hancock, and Mike (Polly); and brother-in-law, Charles Hanson. Preceded in death by sister Mary Lee Hanson. Calling hours will be Friday, April 13, 2018 from 3-7 pm at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43221. A service will be held in the Schoedinger Chapel on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4 pm. A celebration of Tom's life will follow immediately after at Juniper Rooftop in the Smith Bros. Building, 580 N. 4th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research fund at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, PO Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio 43218. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 26 to Apr. 10, 2018.
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Judy, Mark and Family, Sorry to her of Tom's passing we very much enjoyed the few years as neighbors on Polley Rd. Peace be with you and your families, Dan, Joan and "Noke" Orndorff

April 20, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. John 6:40.

March 30, 2018

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was always so kind to me and taught me so much, my deepest sympathy to the family

Sue Potts

March 28, 2018

Karen,

We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your sorrow and pain will soon be replaced by the knowledge of a life well-lived and a legacy that will live on for many years through your father's children and grandchildren.

Tom & Sheryl

Thomas & Sheryl Shedlock

March 19, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out for all your family.

Tina DelMatto

March 2, 2018

Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
Sandy Badgett Schumacher

February 28, 2018

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Judy, Eric and Amy, and all the Wagenbrenner family. Tom was a wonderful father, husband, and friend...a strong and kind man.

Strength and love to all.

Bo and Tammy Foeller

February 27, 2018

Bo and Tammy Foeller

February 27, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy and entire Wagenbrenner family. Tom was a great friend to the Widdis family for many years. He was truly a gentlemen and will be sorely missed. God bless all.

Kindest regards,

The Widdis Family

February 27, 2018

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