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Thomas Eifrid Obituary

Thomas S Eifrid, 83, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on November 17, 2024, A life long resident of Fort Wayne, he was born to the late Michael and Bertha (Keu- neke) Eifrid on September 19, 1941. Thomas retired from Navistar International Corporation, also known as International Harvester in 2000 after forty-one years of dedicated employment. Thomas, or Uncle Tom will be remembered for his quiet, calm demeanor and unique sense of humor. Thomas is survived by brothers, Ronald (Cheryl) and John Eifrid and many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Ellenora Dewitt, Delores Stephenson and Mary Ann Finton; brothers, Martin, Joseph, Michael, Richard and Walter Eifrid. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 with calling one hour prior.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allen County SPCA or Humane Fort Wayne.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 23, 2024.

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James Eifrid

November 26, 2024

Rest in Peace Uncle Tom

Joyce (Saurer) and Jerry metz

November 25, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Went to many years of school with Tom at Concordia. Joyce and Jerry Metz.

Jim Jackson

November 25, 2024

Enjoyed working with Tom he was always "up" and made the day easier to go through.

Gwen Gephart

November 24, 2024

To all of the Eifrid Family

I enjoyed many years of friendship and working with Tommy. He was so funny and always quiet, but a pleasure to know. I remember back in the old days, he always smoked big cigars. He was a true gentleman and a special friend. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Tommy.

Greg Sutter

November 24, 2024

RIP my friend. One of the first guys I met and had the pleasure of working with when I started at Navistar in 1992. The driveline group there was full of unique characters, and I enjoyed working with them all. My condolences to his family.

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