Thomas Christopher Schrum

Thomas Christopher Schrum obituary, Tavares, FL

Thomas Christopher Schrum

Thomas Schrum Obituary

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Thomas Christopher Schrum, 74, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025. Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, he moved to Tavares in 2011 from Franklin, PA. He was a Machinist with Pennzoil and also worked numerous other jobs throughout his working career. Thomas served in the United States Navy in the early 1970's. Thomas was passionate about motorcycling and enjoyed getting out and enjoying the backroads of Central Florida. He is predeceased by his Parents, Millard and Dorothy Schrum; and by his Brother, Steve Schrum. Thomas is survived by his Son, Jason Schrum of Jesup, GA; Daughter, Carleen Schrum of Daytona Beach, FL; Brother, Doug Schrum of Seneca, PA, Sisters, Barb Keltz, Margaret Hartel and Darlene Kutchravy all of Oil City, PA; Grandchildren, Jaren, Sidney and Tyler Schrum all of Jesup, GA; and by numerous extended family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Thomas Schrum. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.

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