Thomas Windau

FINDLAY — Thomas Joseph Windau, 81, of Findlay, OH, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on Jan. 27, 2018 at 1:40am.

Thomas is survived by his wife Carol Windau of Findlay, OH. His daughters Brenda (Ed) Bowden, Pamela (Ron) Young, Brenda Sheridan, and Teresa (Gary) Cobb, sons David (Rita) Windau, Todd (Anne) Windau, Scott (Laura) Windau, and Christopher (Melissa) Windau. He is survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Thomas was born on Feb. 15, 1936 in Carey, OH to August and Mable Windau.

He worked at Quinn's Paint for 33 years and then Peterbilt of Findlay, OH for 6 years.

Thomas served in the United States Army during the Korean War for 2 years where he was a marksman and earned a medal of good conduct. Thomas was a great family man and a loving father. He married Carol Gillen on July 11, 1997.

Thomas was deeply involved in the community as a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, St. Charles Catholic Church, K of C and the Lima Elks. His family and friends will always remember him as a very kind, social man and he will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (750 Bright Road, Findlay) with Father Scott Woods celebrant.

Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Memorials may be made to Bridge Hospice Care Center or St. Michael's Church. On line condolences may be sent to the family at coldrencrates.com.