Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
Mar 10, 1934 – Dec 11, 2022
Thomas “Tom” B. Slater, age 88, of Nappanee, passed away at 7:40 a.m., Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Wellbrooke of South Bend. He was born March 10, 1934 in South Bend to Nichols and Maybelle (West) Slater. Thomas was a lifetime area resident. He was a South Bend Riley High School gradutate, went on to receive his Bachelor Degree from Purdue, where he was part of the Purdue Glee Club; he then received his Master’s Degree from Indiana University. Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran. On December 28, 1963 he married Suzanne “Sue” O’Donnell at the First Methodist Church, South Bend. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2015. Thomas was a History Teacher for Penn Harris Madison School district, and was a District Uni-Serve Director for Indiana State Teachers Association for many years. Thomas was a member of the Nappanee United Methodist Church and was involved with the choir and Sunday School. He was a member of the Nappanee Rotary Club and Nappanee Library Board. Surviving are his daughter, Cindi (Tony) Suddon, Otsego, MI and a son, Michael Slater, Mishawaka; grandchildren, Brennan and Andrew; and a sister, Karen (Ciro) Haraguchi, South Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; siblings, Eugene and Donald. Family and friends may call from 10 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Nappanee United Methodist Church followed by a 11 a.m. memorial service. Rev. Kevin Reed will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Center for Hospice. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Read MoreUncle Ton, you led an exemplary life for your family and we feel enriched by your life and stories. We loved having you visit us in Texas and will miss our phone call visits.
With Love,
Rick, Debbie, Brad & Kim Slater
Rick Slater
December 27, 2022 | Austin, TX | Family
I succeeded Tom as uniserv director in the Nappanee office. He did much for area teachers. I enjoyed his visits to the office.
Kent Kimpel
December 16, 2022 | Noblesville, IN
I worked with Tom as a fellow UniServ Director out of the New Castle, IN office. I am very sorry for your loss.
Ralph E. Emerson
December 16, 2022 | Virginia Beach, VA | Coworker
I'm so sorry to see that Tom has left us. He was my first Uniserv director and was invaluable to me as a young local president. He probably taught me more than any other association mentor: both by direct advice and by example. He truly made a difference for Indiana's teachers and students! Personally, he was also a great guy: often laughing, warm and welcoming to all. My heart is with the family and all who will miss Tom.
Laura Livrone
December 15, 2022 | Elkhartq, IN | Coworker
