Thomas Vincent Chema

Our Adventures at Arter and Hadden, Swingos and Political Campaign strategizing were Epic!! Neither of Us ended up in Political Office, but We organized Communities, Re-organized Business Ventures.. So Blessed that You warmed the Hearts of many and brought a Passion of Creativity and Streak of New Life to Cleveland, Tom!! Barb.. We met at CSU , at Vollyball Class.. Glad You are Thriving as a Mother and Grandma!! My Hats off to You Joan, for Partnering with Tom in Business and...

I just heard. I am so sorry. I worked with Tom during 9 years of his Hiram presidency. Having just retired from serving as a college president for 16 years, I was honored to work with Tom and my Alma mater. We stayed in contact. He was gracious in finding time to meet whenever I was back in Ohio. My deepest sympathy to all who loved him. Tom Reuschling Hiram 64

I met Tom in 1984. We worked for several years together and remained in touch always. He was a great friend and a great individual. To Stephen, Christian and the entire Chema family, my sincerest condolences. I will never forget him. David Gale

Tom: Tom was a friend and colleague from the moment we met as members of the 1991 Leadership Cleveland class. From the start, he was always ready to lend a hand and be part of the solution. Just a week before, we had lunch at one of his favorite places, the Union Club, to talk about yet another project. That was Tom: always thinking ahead, always ready to contribute. I´ll deeply miss his wonderful spirit, particularly the way he saw the "possible" in every challenge, and the intelligence and...

I knew Tom for over 30 years he was always considerate, kind and caring. Rest in peace Tom. I'll see you later

Tom was so very thoughtful and considerate. And not just to me. He was truly wonderful.

Tom lived in the room next to mine in law school 1968-69. He was one of the most impressive people I ever met. In an intramural touch football game shortly after we met, the other team isolated Tom on me--with very bad consequences for my team.

Christine, Stephen and Chena family members I offer you my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was one of the finest men I´ve ever known and someone I admired and respected above all. I cared about him personally and professionally and appreciate the opportunities he afforded me. I have fond memories of going to Cedar Point with you & Tom where you guys got us on a roller coaster for the first time. His passing leaves a big void in so many lives. I can´t imagine your...

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Chema for the first time just this past December in Zanesville where he was co-presenting with the Mayor of East Liverpool at the America 250 -Ohio Board of Trustees. We talked about his hometown and its significance in the history of the Northwest Territory and the state of Ohio. I am now very grateful for having met Tom and his sharing his love for history and preserving it for future generations.