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LIMA — M. Thomas Dee, 85, died at 6:48 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Thomas was born on March 24, 1936, to the late Maurice Dee and Doris [Stewart) Dee.
On July 5, 1958, he married Susan (Schilling] Dee.
He graduated from St. Rose School in 1954. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Science in Education from St. Francis College. Tom was a 33 -year educator, counselor and assistant principal with the Lima City Schools and former 4th Ward City Councilman.
He served in many leadership capacities and awarded many accolades including Life Member of BPOE # 54; past president and member of the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission; licensed in real estate; recipient of Exchangite of the Year and Distinguished Club Secretary in support of the service to the Exchange Club; assisted in building the FOP/FOPA Scout House; served on the executive committee of the Lima Area Soap Box Derby, and co-authored a text book used to educate the youth on drug abuse. In addition, he was a longtime volunteer at the Lima Memorial Hospital and a past member of St. Charles Parish Council. He and his wife visited all 50 states and traveled the world.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Dee, Daughter - Dana (Jack) Norton, Liberty, MO, Son - Matthew (Delores) Dee, Lima, OH, Daughter - Angela Dee, Lima, OH, Daughter - Margaret (Brett) Henry, of Cincinnati OH: Grandchildren, Joseph (Brittany Hale) Norton, Minneapolis, MN, Matthew (Allison) Norton, St. Louis Park, MN., Lucas (Carlyn) Norton, Kansas City,
MO, Cassandra Dee, Columbus, OH, Amber Dee, New York, NY, Kayla Dee, Lima, OH, Patrick (Emilee) Henry, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lauren Henry, Longview, TX: Host grandchildren: Johanna (Khalid Farrag) Zimmerman, Munich, Germany: Isabelle(Sebastian Jarl) and son Julian, Stockholm, Sweden: Thiara (Wesley Muniz) Potratz, Santa Maria de Jetiba, Brazil: Lissa (Sebastian Wuerst) Achtermeyer, Bonn, Germany: Lidia (Alexey Intelegator) Supranova and son Mathew, Boston, MA. Also survived by his brother, Donald (Sarah)
Dee, Lima, OH, brother-in-law, George Gerecke, Burlington, VT. numerous nephews & nieces.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rosemary (James) Stepleton, and Patricia Dee Gerecke, and a nephew, Terrance Stepleton, Sister-in-law - Gale & Linda (Schilling) Boedecker.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 Monday, June 14, 2021, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Charles Catholic Church Father Thomas will officiate.
Interment of ashes will take place in Gethsemani Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Allen County Council on Aging/Elderly Day Care Center.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Michael Bender
June 19, 2021
A good friend, businessman and team mate
Barbara Fisher
June 16, 2021
Dear Susan and family, Sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful educator and community servant. His memories will live on!
Beverly Prueter
June 13, 2021
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom will be missed by many. I know you have beautiful memories and hope they give you comfort. Bev Prueter
George Schiffer
June 13, 2021
Was a student and a 4th ward member. Mr Dee was a special man in many ways RIP George and Jan Schiffer Frankfort Ky
Carol Mingarelle
June 13, 2021
Susan,
My sympathy to you and your family. Many happy memories of our days at St. Rose. Tom certainly leaves a legacy of accomplishments and good works.
Carol Dimond Mingarelle
Bill and Karen Lauber
June 12, 2021
Susan and family: Tom led a great and fulfilling life and will be missed but fondly remembered. You were great neighbors and Karen and I send are our deepest sympathy in your loss.
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