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Thomas P. Draheim, 77, of Arcadia, FL, formerly of Toledo, OH, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Tampa Bay Veterans Hospital. He was born in Toledo on April 22, 1936, to Arnold Draheim and Leona V. (Lechlek) Draheim. He was a 1954 graduate of Devilbiss High School, and served his country in the US Air Force, 1954-1958. He married Rae Silvia Gatlin in 1958.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Silvia. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Roth) Draheim; two daughters, Barbara (Draheim) Griffith, and Theresa Almess, all of Seattle, WA.; two brothers, Daniel (Carole), and Robert; also 4 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
In honoring his wishes, there will be no services.
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Patti Small
December 8, 2013
Dearest Uncle Tom,some of my most favorite memories are from this time of the year,driving around on Christmas Eve to look at all the Christmas lites.How Gramma always wanted a nice picture of you my Dad ,Uncle Bob and her and you guys were always foolin around,you all had big smiles on your faces but Gramma always looked mad,PRICELESS MEMORY,RIP AND KNOW WE LOVE YOU. Patti
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