Thomas Kalkman Obituary
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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Florian Weidenhiller
August 22, 2025
The news of Tom's death has deeply affected me and filled me with sadness. In 1996, I got to know and appreciate him not only as an excellent and committed tolerancing engineer, but also as a humorous and sociable colleague-a connection that has remained strong for almost 30 years. My thoughts are with Tom's wife Geraldine and family, and I would like to express my deepest condolences to them.
Conrad Toepfer
August 21, 2025
Tom, God always takes the Best first!
Mitch Giulietti
August 13, 2025
So sorry to hear this news, Tom was a lovely person. We had some amazing times together working and playing in England. His wedding to Geraldine In Larne, Ireland was a joyous event and my first trip to Ireland. Rest in Peace old friend.
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Tim Bohr
August 11, 2025
RIP Tom and my condolences and sympathy to Tom´s sons, wife and family. I had the opportunity to work with Tom closely as a team many years ago and later from time to time over the years. He was always a true professional, always with a positive influential can-do attitude and yet knew when a pragmatic realism was needed for the work tasks and environment. Our last conversation was almost three years ago, he was so happy and proud to talk of his sons and family life and potential future retirement. He will be missed greatly.
Sujit T
August 11, 2025
Tom was my former colleague and a great friend too. We´ve had some great conversations professionally and personally and all this will be dearly missed ( as to his laugh). RIP Tom . Condolences to the bereaved family.
Sujit
Edward Mozelewski
August 11, 2025
Tom, good friend and a great colleague! You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are on you and your loved ones. May God take and keep you all loved!
Patrick Hinks
August 11, 2025
Farewell Tom... Colleague... Friend.
Stefan Terebesi
August 10, 2025
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
August 10, 2025
Rest in peace Tom. God bless his soul and give his family the patience and strength during this hard time. Tawfeeq
John Scheibel
August 10, 2025
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
August 10, 2025
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.
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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