Thomas Benjamin Schafsnitz

Thomas Benjamin Schafsnitz, aged 78, of Reese, Michigan, passed on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, Michigan. Born on Christmas Eve in 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan, Tom was the son of the late Rudolph "Rudy" and Anita (Kreiger) Schafsnitz.
Tom was a proud graduate of Reese High School, class of 1965. Following graduation, he answered the call of duty and served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. Upon returning home, Tom's heart was led to the altar at Christ Lutheran Church in Reese, where he married the love of his life, the former Sandra Moore, in June of 1968. Together, they raised their two children.
For three decades, Tom was a dedicated employee at Saginaw Steering Gear until his retirement. His commitment to his work was only surpassed by his devotion to his family and his love for the great outdoors. An avid outdoorsman, Tom took every opportunity to go hunting and ice fishing. He also loved traveling across Michigan and the western United States. In retirement, Tom found pleasure in working on his sister's farm
Tom's legacy lives on through his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra, and his children, Tammy Sue Schafsnitz and Thomas Benjamin Schafsnitz Jr. He was a proud grandfather to Nick, Elizabeth, Jack, and Aleigh. Tom is also survived by his siblings and their spouses, Tim, Lynn (Vic), and Sally (Steve), who will forever remember him. he was preceded in death by his parents and his niece, Sara.
His family is eternally grateful to the staff at Tuscola County Medical Care Community for their compassionate care and support.
A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 1928 S. Reese Rd, Reese, MI. Pastor Phil Bromhal will officiate the service, which will be followed by burial with military honors at Denmark Township Cemetery. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather and share memories at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church.
All of us at Ware Smith Woolever are honored the Schafsnitz has entrusted us with the care of their loved one.