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Thomas Michael Mathes Sr.

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Published by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Shelby Township on Oct. 5, 2013.

Mathes, Sr. Thomas M. Age 64. Oct. 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Susan(nee Haentjens) for 12 years. Loving father of Ryan and Tom, Jr. Dear brother of Timothy(Mary)Mathes. Dearest son of Anna May(the late Walter)Mathes. Dear uncle of Kevin, Robert, Cassandra, MacKenzie, Whitney and great uncle of Zsa Zsa and Cleo. In lieu of flowers please forward donations to the American Brain Tumor Association or Make checks payable to "Ryan Mathes" for his educational fund or U of M Health System, Department of Neurology Development Office 1914 Taubman Center Drive/1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5316 http://www.med.umich.edu/neuro/ Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby) 54880 Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Thursday Instate 9:30am at St. Andrew Catholic Church 1400 Inglewood, Rochester, MI. until time of Mass at 10am. Interment Guardian Angel Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

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October 9, 2013

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October 9, 2013

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October 8, 2013

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Kate Parish

October 9, 2013

Sue and Ryan - You are both an inspiration for your strength, courage, and spirit. My family sends our sympathy. We are praying for Thom, both of you, your families and all of your friends. Peace be with you during this sad time.

Jeff Lynett

October 8, 2013

Condolences and prayers to the Mathes Family. Tom was a great mentor and friend. He will be deeply missed.

- JW Lynett, TARDEC, Sterling Heights, MI Oct 8, 2013

Darla Delpier

October 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Mathes Family. Thom had a great sense of humor and some of the best stories I have ever heard! He truly was one of a kind.

Al and Gail Marciniok

October 8, 2013

Sue and Ryan - We are so very sorry for your loss. Thom was a wonderful man and touched so many lives. We are keeping the entire Mathes family in our prayers.

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Carla Vandercruyssen

October 8, 2013

Dear Sue and Ryan,
I am so sorry for your sadness and know that you will treasure all the wonderful memories of happy times you shared as a family. Best of all, Thom will continue to guide you, protect you, and love you! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you both.

Bill Fejeran

October 8, 2013

Our condolences and prayers to the Mathes Family! We the Fejeran family will be praying for you during these hard times.

-Bill Fejeran and Family Kandahar, Afghanistan

Cal and Aleta Brooks

October 7, 2013

Dear Susan and Ryan,
Our love and prayers at this time of loss. Remembering the times we spent together. Thom was a warm, kind, gentle man. He will be missed.

Jerry Bichel

October 8, 2013

To the family of Thomas, i AM A FRATERNITY BRO. AND COLLEGE FRIEND, mY SINCERE CONDOLAN CES TO HIS FAMILY, MY HEART AN PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU, sO SORRY i COULD NOT MAKE THE FUNERAL. Sincerely, Jerry Bichel NMU 71 Alpha Signa Phi Fraternity , Auburn,, MI 48611

Whitney Mathes-Lanier

October 7, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to all of those who had the honor of knowing such a wonderful man. May the Lord be with you in your time of greif and remind you Tom is with the angels and in a wonderful place now. He will be missed. He made such a difference in all of our worlds.

Caroline Morgan

October 7, 2013

Sue and Ryan,
My heart goes out to you during this time. Thom was such a wonderful husband and father! You now have an angel looking down on you both and taking care of you!
Lots of Love,
The Morgan Family

Jim and Lana Walbert

October 7, 2013

Sue and Bub--we send our deep thoughts and prayers and know we will keep you in our heart forever. Sue you also know that we send our deepest regards and love.

Ruth Rosario

October 7, 2013

Sue, Thom will be greatly missed. Sending love and prayers of comfort to you, Ryan and the rest of the many people that were priviledged to know him as a friend, a mentor, a patriot, and a blessing truely in all our lives.

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54880 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316