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Tom is survived by his beloved wife Geraldine, his loving parents Gerald and Carol Kalkman, his dear sons; Joshua Michael Kalkman, Ethan Lawrence Kalkman and Zachary Gerald Kalkman and his dear brothers; Richard Allen (Jamie) Kalkman, Joseph Karl (Jeanne) Kalkman and John Keith (Johanna) Kalkman. From the annual "Bro-cations" he enjoyed with his brothers and the pride he felt in his sons to the deep love and devotion he felt for both his wife and his parents anyone who knew him knew his family was his world and he, in turn theirs and how deeply he will be missed.
Visitation Sunday, August 10, 2025 3:00pm - 8:00pm with 7:00 Rosary at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 43300 Garfield Rd., Clinton Township, Michigan 48038. Instate 9:30am Monday, August 11, 2025 at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, Michigan 48038. Donations in Thomas's memory may be directed to the charity closest to your heart.
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Stefan Terebesi
Yesterday
I´ve had the privilege of knowing Tom both as a colleague and a customer, but most importantly, as a friend. Tom´s warmth, and cheerfulness touched everyone around him. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.
-Stefan
Tawfeeq
Yesterday
Rest in peace Tom. God bless his soul and give his family the patience and strength during this hard time. Tawfeeq
John Scheibel
Yesterday
I am retired from Boeing and Siemens supplies software we used that Tom managed. Tom was always the profession and a genuinely warm person, great to work with. My condolences to family and friends.
K Sundar
Yesterday
I had the privilege of knowing Tom as a leader, colleague, and friend. For 28 years, we worked side by side at Siemens, building the Dimensional Management product suite - including Vis VSA and more - and sharing both triumphs and challenges along the way. Through it all, Tom was the steady, stabilizing force, always bringing optimism and care for everyone around him. Beyond work, we spoke often about our families and celebrated life´s joyful moments together. Tom was, quite simply, a truly good human being. My heartfelt condolences go to his wife, children, and family.
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Rox Tardif
August 9, 2025
Most sincere condolences to the Kalkman family. I had the privilege of working with Tom for several years upon beginning my career at EAI, and then again periodically throughout the past 25 years when involved with projects requiring variation analysis and the VisVSA product.
Over the years, Tom has championed several of my customers´ efforts towards continuous improvement of the software, during which times we would have regularly scheduled meetings. His friendly and sometimes humorous demeanor always helped to make these meetings more enjoyable. Tom has been a friend, an esteemed colleague, a respected leader and a staple within the Dimensional Management community serving the automotive industry and beyond.
Tom was always willing to make some time to field a question or to discuss an issue. His sustained work ethic and diligence in providing us with a quality product has been appreciated by those that knew him.
Joe Boots
August 8, 2025
Sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Tom for many years thru our company name changes EAI/UGS/EDS/Siemens and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Peter Marshall
August 7, 2025
Very sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Tom for many years at Siemens and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
David Popis
August 6, 2025
Tom was an outstanding husband, father, brother, son and friend. He was my neighbor for the last 25 years and always had kind words to say about everyone. He love walking his dogs Bailey and Finn. Tom will be missed by everyone.
God bless his soul as he enters into heaven.
David Popis
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