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Thomas Biela Obituary
Thomas J. Biela, 75, of Michigan City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Franciscan Health Michigan City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Queen of All Saints Church with Rev. David Kime officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Stanislaus Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Root Funeral Home.
Tom was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Michigan City to the late Stanley and Mary (Zekowski) Biela.
On Dec. 30, 1989, he married Dawn Marks, who is surviving in Michigan City.
Also surviving are two daughters, Anna Biela and Sara (Ben Oldham) Biela; and many loving extended relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Stanley F. Biela.
Tom was a retired senior engineer from NIPSCO. He also taught math at PNC and Ivy Tech.
He was a member of Queen of All Saints Church and Charter Member and First Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 12951 at Queen of All Saints. While at Queen of All Saints he also lectored and was a Eucharistic minister. He volunteer his coaching skills for baseball, soccer and basketball. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to Unity Foundation of La Porte County or the American Diabetes Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Nikia Lucas
November 13, 2024
I would like to send my deepest prayers and condolences to Dawn B, and Family.Sending healing prayers, comfort and support.As well as a lot of love and peace.
Ginny Borolov
November 13, 2024
I was very sorry to read about Mr. Biela's passing. He had a lot to do with helping me make sense of math so I could get my degree as an older student. Mostly I remember him as being very kind and having a mountain of patience with the students in his classes. I'm very sure I speak for a lot of his former students when I say how much I appreciate having him there for a tough part of my academic journey.
Dave Kirkby
November 12, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to Dawn, Anna, and Sara. on Tom's passing. My family and caregiver will join me in offering prayers for the repose of his soul. God bless the Biela family.
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