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Thomas Wrobel Obituary
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Age 58, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 28 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes of Laingsburg. Deacon John Marsh will be officiating. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4-8 PM and one hour prior to the service.
Thomas was born April 9, 1957 in Lansing, MI a son of Edward and Dawn (Voisinet) Wrobel. He was a huge sports fan. He loved his Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Lions, Red Wings, Tigers and Pistons. He enjoyed playing softball, golf, and playing many card games like Euchre. He was very passionate in everything he did. His friends gave him the nickname "Paco" during softball because he was always so tan. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a computer programmer by the state of Michigan for over 30 years.
Thomas is survived by his son, Michael Wrobel; mother, Dawn; sister, Cheryl (George) Gates; brothers, Jim (Barb) Wrobel, Randy (Gayle) Wrobel, Gary (Teri Roberts) Wrobel; sisters, Debbie (Rob) Powell and Brenda (Jim) Forrest; many nieces and nephews; and friend of the family, Phil Phillips. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward.
Memorial Contributions in Thomas's name are suggested to Autism Speaks. Online condolences may be sent at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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Eric
Eric Nutter
December 31, 2016
After I left Michigan, I lost touch with Tom even though I thought about him often. We were Euchre partners for years while I worked for the state. We had many conversations about life in between games. I saw him only couple of times in my trips back North. If there are enough Euchre players up there I'm sure Tom is in a game.
Lisa Starkweather Yelinek
November 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of Toms passing. He was such an inspiration to me back in High School. My prayers are with the whole Wrobel family.
Karla Thaler
October 30, 2015
It's soo hard to lose parents, and even harder to lose siblings. I was stunned and saddened to hear of Toms passing. He always made me laugh. Much love to all of the family.
Ray and Karen Savage
October 28, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go put to the whole family. So sorry for your loss.
Cindy (Smith) Mikula
October 28, 2015
My condolences to Tom's family and friends. Gone too young.
Janice Andersen
October 27, 2015
Prayers n thoughts r with the entire Wrobel family on the loss of Tom. So saddened by the news. A wonderful person.
J. Carroll
October 27, 2015
RIP Tom
Laura Martin
October 27, 2015
Prayers going up for Tom and The Wrobel Family. So very sorry for your loss!
Karen Putnam
October 27, 2015
To the Wrobel Family: There are no words that can help with your loss and ache; just time and your wonderful memories. You are all in my prayers.
Remembering all the fun we had in school and at sporting events w/Tom, he always had his big grin going...he was such a sweetheart; you will be missed a lot Tom!!!
Robert Fineman
October 27, 2015
My condolences to Tom's family.
Nancy Durner
October 26, 2015
My heart is broken that Tom is gone. I stood up with he and Karen when they married and always enjoyed seeing Tom. I usually ran into him at Royal Scot, just happy to be out playing golf. My thoughts and prayers are with especially Michael, and also to Karen and Tom's family. Live free, happy and healthy in Heaven Tom.
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