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Thomas Poth Obituary

THOMAS J. POTH 59, passed away 10/21/2011. He was born 5/6/1952 in Garden City, MI and has lived in Riverside for the past 49 yrs. He was a mechanic for 45 yrs. and worked on cars, planes, boats, off-road vehicles and heavy equipment. He was a jack of all trades and could do it all. He loved fishing, boating, water skiing, off-road vehicle riding and camping. He was also a ham radio operator. Thomas was a wonderful husband and father, and will be missed so very much. He is survived by his wife of 32 yrs., Julie; son, Tom, Jr.; daughter, Jennifer; his mother and stepfather, 1 brother, 1 sister and nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Park in Riverside on Friday, 10/28/2011 at 2:00 PM.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 27, 2011.

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