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LIMA — Thomas Lee Hetrick, 76, of Lima, passed away December 10, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Tom was born December 20, 1940 in Fostoria, OH to Oscar and Louise (Schumaker) Hetrick, who preceded him in death. On June 3, 1961 he married his wife of 56 years, Bridgette (Rinehart) Hetrick, who survives in Lima.
Tom was a 1958 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. He worked for many years as a machinist at Westinghouse, where he later retired in 1997. Tom loved gambling and card playing; he was an avid fisherman.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jeff (Darcy) Hetrick; grandchildren, Hannah Lee Hetrick and Jacob Thomas Hetrick; great-grandson, Jaxon Hetrick; brothers, James (Dianna) Hetrick and Bob (Joyce) Hetrick; sister, Nancy (Bill) Sprang; sister-in-law, Cindy (Tommy) Griffin; brother-in-law, Jack (Connie) Rinehart; many nieces and nephews and friends and neighbors, Evelyn Smith, Dorothy and Marshall Pierce, Steve and Shannon Mellano & Bob and Marianne Betts.
In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Triplett.
Funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL with Rev. Tim Benjamin to officiate the service. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Mary Ann Wannemacher
January 4, 2018
So sad to hear of your loss Bridgette. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Millie Rumbaugh
December 20, 2017
So sorry to hear of Honest Tom's passing. What a fun guy. Many memories at Lombardo's and Pioneer. Prayers to the family.
Susan Stolz
December 19, 2017
So sorry to hear this-I graduated in same class from LCC. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Susan Corwin Stolz
Sylvania, Ohio
Ron Mertz
December 18, 2017
I'm sorry for your loss, I didn't see this till today.,,, I worked with Tom at Westinghouse, He was a great man, I have missed him ever since he retired. He will be missed by all that he touched.
NANCY (CONLEY) BAILEY
December 15, 2017
Bridgette and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of Tom. Ken always spoke highly of him and now they are together. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Tom.
Marianne Betts
December 14, 2017
I am so sorry Bridgette and family. Wish we were home right now for you. Prayers for peace and comfort.
December 14, 2017
Hi Bridgette,
Was so sorry to hear this....my heart goes out to you as I know how hard it is. I miss my husband everyday, all day.
I do hope you have one of your cute little dogs with you....I have two rescues now.
Please call me when you can....would love to hear from you!
Thinking of you with Love, Pam Askins Gutman (Ray)
North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
My address is the same, been here nearly 21 yrs.
Ron Ferguson
December 14, 2017
God Speed Tom many good times in our younger years
December 13, 2017
So sorry Bridgette and Jeff and Family! Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all! God Bless You All! Tom & Nancy Mustaine.
Ron Moeller
December 13, 2017
To Bridgette and Tom's Family... Tom was my best buddy all the years we worked at Westinghouse ~ such a great friend, and so many good memories . Find strength from those that surround you during this difficult time ... our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely , Ron Moeller & LuAnn Crumrine
lori nance
December 13, 2017
Jeff, and Darcy, & family
My sincere sympathy on the passing of Tom
Prayers for Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.
Love,
Lori Nance
Willie Smith
December 13, 2017
To the family of Tom Hetrick,
I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I worked with Tom and Oscar for many years at Westinghouse and both were straight up guys. Bridgget be strong and think about your good times. I always think of Tom every time I see the cologne Joop.
Patricia O'Connor-Polito
December 13, 2017
My sympathy on the passing of Tom. I remember well Tom & sister, Betty, from our early years at LCC & growing up in Lima.
The Hetrick & Joseph O'Connor families were good neighbors as well as our father's being Westinghouse employees.
May God grant you peace in the difficult months to come.
Tom Sevitz
December 13, 2017
So sorry Brigitte!!
Life is not easy when you reach our age!!
God is with you ✝
Tom Sevitz
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