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Thomas Jerome Lichner Jr.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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LICHNER (Sparta) - Thomas Jerome Lichner Jr., age 46, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Betty Lichner; father, Thomas Lichner Sr.; sisters, Patricia Hobbins, Dianna Cartwright, Kathleen Robinson; several aunts, uncles,...

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My deepest sympathies to the entire Lichner family. We went to school with Tom all I can say is what a guy. He was always smiling and joking around he will be sadly missed.

I will always remember Tom's smile and incredible attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

My sympathy to the Tom's family and friends.. I knew him from coming in Family Fare and never saw him without a smile, good visit and laugh. He loved his God and his life.. I havn't seen him for awhile since I retired but have thought about him often.
Judi Anderson

After Tommy came out of his coma I went to see him and asked him if he remembered "the otherside". He said yes and I asked him what it looked like. He said you cannot see it, it was a feeling and that there are no words on earth to describe it, he then proceeded to tell me not to worry about it, that life is about having fun and being happy, he called it Disneyland. He is so right, we have to live life in the moment, the NOW and not dwell on the past or the future. Amazing how people...

Our Condolences, Tom was a faithful friend and customer and will be greatly missed. His great outlook on life was refreshing. We will miss him dearly.

Tom has been my friend since 1992. He has been always known to me as Crazy legs. He never complained about what path God had him go down, and always had a great laugh. I saw him bowl, after drinking hot dam at 8:00 in the morning, gave him rides to the store, and always had a great conversation with him. When my leg was damaged in a natural gas explosion, I felt his pain. He felt mine. I always wondered why God brought this on him, but always believed Tom could handle what ever was thrown at...

Even tho I did not keep in touch with Tom
I have often thought of him, and his way of shaking off the dirt and kept on smiling.
There has been many times in my life that I have used Tom's strength to keep my chin up, He will be missed and never forgotten. It hurts bad cause I have never told him how he has helped me.

Tommy will be missed by all. Crazy, full of laughter, full of wisdom and understanding.
We may not understand our trials, but Tom faced his and overcame them with a don't help me, get out of my way so I can help others attitude.
I hope that we will recognize him in Heaven with his new walk/running!!!!!

You are in our thoughts and prayers.