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Thomas Do Obituary
April 2, 1952 - June 8, 2021
Dr. Thomas Naegele passed away peacefully at home 6/8/21 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Sarah Naegele and his four sons: Zao, Ray, Sun and Leonard.
He was born in Lakewood, Ohio to Ray and Rosamonde Naegele. He graduated with degrees in Botany and Computer Science from Michigan Tech before attending medical school at Michigan State, where he graduated with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine Residency program at Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital.
Dr. Naegele worked as a physician and researcher for 44 years, authoring 14 books and publishing 40 articles. He also worked as a civilian physician contractor for the US Air Force during the Gulf war and performed medical missionary work in Catanduanes, Philippines (the island where his wife Sarah was born). He loved Catanduanes, the local people, and the many friends he made throughout his life.
He was a devout catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He felt his main life task was to demonstrate the Power and the Glory of the Holy Trinity.
His family remembers him as a loving, fun and adventurous family man. He loved the outdoors, caving, mining and botany. He took his family on innumerable outdoor adventures and passed this love of the outdoors on to his sons. He is dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Dr. Naegele's church:
Holy Cross Catholic Community Church; Sparks, NV
holycrosssparks.weshareonline.org
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michael clancy
February 24, 2024
I knew Tom from early in freshman year at MTU thru graduate school, medical school, and residency. We kept in touch for a few years after starting our families. Now that I'm retired, I'd planned on getting in touch with him. But now he's gone, and I can't. Bummer, man. I'll think about him every time I look at the the hunk of copper ore he gave me in 1976. See ya on the other side pal.
R. Berry
April 13, 2023
I have just learned about Tom´s passing. I was a student of his at Michigan Tech. He left an everlasting impression and we kept in touch infrequently throughout the years. I stopped by his place about 10 years ago. I´ll be accepting an induction to Michigan Tech´s College of Computing Honor Academy this fall and was thinking of Tom, his wit, wisdom, friendship, guidance, and how he impacted my life is such a positive way. I wish I could have told him, but hope his family reads this to know how much he is missed. Rest in peace TANMAN.
Carol Kleinert
December 3, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Dan & Myhrna Black
August 7, 2021
What an honor it has been to know such a great man. Brilliant, kind, caring, and unconventional! He will always be our special Dr. T. We miss you!
Marla Signs
July 3, 2021
I also attended medical school with Tom. I learned the meaning of `spelunking´ from him. It sounds like he had a very happy and full life. My prayers for his family. God bless.
Joyce Michael
July 1, 2021
I attended MSU-COM with Tom and graduated with him. I have fond memories and enjoyed reading about his life, work and family. I am sorry for your loss.
George Williams
June 30, 2021
I just found out that Doctor Tom passed away on June 8. He was a fantastic gentleman, brilliant person, a good doctor, and and very dear friend of mine. He was a student of mine when he was going to school at Michigan State. He moved away from Michigan to New Mexico where he finished out his career and his life here and in Nevada. Words can´t tell you what he means to me. Very good friend. May God bless him and his family.
Gregory Brown
June 26, 2021
My deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. I will miss him and think of him often. He was brilliant and in my observation and opinion a genius. The finest doctor I ever had and I have had so many. He was a wonderful man with tremendous powerful energy and he is with us all. Thank you for sharing such a treasure on this side. See you soon my friend.
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