Thomas Gensman

Thomas Gensman obituary, Ocala, FL

Thomas Gensman

Thomas Gensman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Timberridge Chapel on Dec. 9, 2024.
Thomas Lee Gensman was raised in Port Clinton, Ohio, by Lester and Lauretta (Wammes) Gensman. He attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio where he graduated with a degree in Geography, and a minor in French. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army and worked 36 years for General Motors in and around Detroit.
His life really began when he retired to Florida with his beloved wife, Ruth. They enjoyed concerts, cruising around the world, sharing their faith, and spending time with friends and family. Tom died on December 3, 2024 at age 86. He leaves behind Ruth, daughter Dawn, son Gregory, brother James and his wife Erica, and grandchildren, Josilyn, Chance, and Alaina.
The family will receive friends for a Visitation at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - TimberRidge on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4-7 PM. Funeral services will be at Queen of Peace on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM with Father Pat O'Doherty officiating. Interment will follow the service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida at 10:30 AM.

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