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Thomas Tschirn Obituary
Thomas Nathan Tschirn, God's good and faithful servant, has been called home. He passed, peacefully, at 10:25 p.m. on January 14, 2023, in Richmond, Virginia, at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his son, Micheal; parents, Charles and Clarice; and brother, Patrick. Beloved Husband to Joellen Tschirn. Father to Catherine Thomas, Patricia Daley, William Tschirn and Micheal Tschirn. Father-in-law to James Daley, Lea Tschirn, Kristin Bonecrusher and Kelley Drake. Grandfather to Mackenzie Thomas, Elizabeth Higdon, Sarah Daley, Thomas Tschirn, Jolie Tusha, Amelie Tschirn, Olivia Tschirn, and Kaylee Drake.
Tommy grew up beside his younger siblings, Steve, Wayne, Patrick, Charles, Cheryl and Cindy in Jefferson Parish of New Orleans. He graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans as a chemical engineer. He and Joellen moved to King George, Virginia, in 1968, where they made their home. Tommy became a long-time pillar of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He worked on many different projects and eventually became the chief technical engineer for the weapons and munitions branch. Over those years, he gained many friends through his outstanding attitude and willingness to help others, especially as a Knight of Columbus.
There will be a Memorial Mass for Tommy at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, February 13, 2023, at 5 p.m.
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Curt Bradford
February 13, 2023
Dear Tschirn Family,
Tommy was, is, and will always be a literal National Treasure to this country. Few know what he did, but many Americans benefitted from his work. I will miss you, Tommy. Your forever friend, Curt Bradford. All my love to you, Tschirn family....
Dee Holcomb
February 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rusty & Trini Hopp
February 3, 2023
Tommy, Joelle, & Billy were always at Sacred Heart Mass, On Dahlgren Base
sitting in the last row. Tommy always had a warm smile and a kind word for everyone. God Bless the family and Tommy will love on in many of our Hearts.
Theresa Dove
January 30, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of Tommy. May the Lord comfort you now and in the days ahead, and may He hold Tommy in His loving arms and grant him Peace.
Paul and Anne Lyon
January 29, 2023
To the Tschirn Family, Paul and I were so sorry to hear of Tommy´s passing. You all are in our prayers. We will never forget the many laughs and Tommy´s wonderful outlook on life. We no longer live in Va or we would certainly attend the service at St Mary´s. God Bless.
Audrey and Rex Bishop
January 29, 2023
To The Tschirn Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers and heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
The Bishop Family
Rex, Audrey, Jennifer & Jason
Mary Landino
January 29, 2023
Tommy was always "Outstanding"! Love to the family! God bless...
Cordy and Bill Dickson
January 29, 2023
Joellen so very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family.
carol sparbel ;-)
January 29, 2023
Dear ones,
You and your precious family are in my prayers, at this time. Grief never ends... but changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love. Many years ago, my daddy taught me that if we keep the happy memories we have of our loved one close to our heart, they can never truly leave us. I have tested this over the years and found it to be true. I am certain you have many of those happy times to remember. Share them with each other. Laugh, cry and remember. It will help keep Tommy close. Then, smile, open your arms and embrace life as you know he would have you do!
Debra Snellings-Abel
January 29, 2023
My Dearest Joellen,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Husband, Tommy. He and your family were wonderfully supportive during our time in the Fredericksburg Area School of Practical Nursing and I do hope those memories will bring you comfort followed by a beautiful, private smile that only you will know the reason for on the years that lie ahead.
With Deepest Love and Admiration,
Debbie Snellings-Abel
(Fredericksburg Area School of Practical Nursing; Class of 1978)
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