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Thomas E. "Tom" Cale

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Thomas Cale Obituary

Thomas "Tom" E. Cale, 86, passed away on February 13, 2026 at his residence.

He was born in Hartford City on June 3, 1939 to Paul Leroy Cale and Hazel Lucille (Sutton) Cale. His parents precede him in death.

Visitation, funeral service and burial for Tom are all private for the family.

Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St. in Hartford City is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Michael Cale Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Olivia Messer.

Online condolences may be sent to the family on our website www.keplinger funeralhome.com or utilize our Keplinger Funeral Home Facebook page.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle-Tribune on Feb. 19, 2026.

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