Thomas Garfield Sheehe

Thomas Garfield Sheehe obituary, Flushing, MI

Thomas Garfield Sheehe

Thomas Sheehe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rossell Funeral Home - Flushing on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Sheehe, Thomas Garfield, age 89, of Flushing, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Robert Catholic Church. Fr. Christian Salata will officiate. There will be a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the church until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m.
Thomas was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on December 21, 1935, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Jones) Sheehe. He married Barbara Dmoch on September 3, 1971, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Flint. He worked driver sales until his retirement and then enjoyed his hobbies which included golfing at Dutch Hollow, fishing anywhere and everywhere he could throw a line, following the Detroit Tigers, Notre Dame college football, and most importantly spending time with his four grandkids.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; son, Tommy (Kerrie); daughter, Tracy (Gabe); son Dan (Kelly); grandchildren, Alexandra, Helena, Drew, and Addy; siblings, David (Barbara), Leslee, Lynn (Roger), Bernie (Emilyn); and many nieces and nephews.

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