Thomas Sayen Obituary
Thomas H. Sayen (Tom) passed away on January 17, 2026, surrounded by love at Otterbein, Marblehead. Tom was born February 1, 1942, in Oregon, Ohio, to Franklin and Elsie (Deiter) Sayen.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Beyer) Sayen; two children, Dawn Benschoter (Andy Boes) and David Sayen (Linda Maynhart); three grandchildren, Anthony, Andrew, and Zachary; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Arrangements for a Celebration of Life have been entrusted to Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory of Port Clinton and will be announced at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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