Name: Visitation for Thomas Francis Michalski
Start: 2018-08-08T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-08-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home - Maumee

Thomas Francis Michalski

Thomas Francis Michalski, born January 8, 1949 to Stephen and Sophia Michalski in Toledo, OH was received into God's grace on August 4, 2018 at the age of 69. Tom met his future bride in 1967, Carol Ann (Uerkwitz), at Bowsher High School. They married in 1969 and recently celebrated 49 years of wedded bliss.

Tom received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Toledo University in 1972. He and Carol lived in Maumee while Tom took a job with Owens-Illinois as a software engineer, where he received several patents. Tom also worked at Electro Plasma Inc., Non Contact International and Finishing Brands.

He was a devoted husband and became a loving father and grandfather to his two sons, Greg and Chris, and granddaughter, Colleen Michalski. Tom and Carol loved vacationing in Marblehead and relaxing on the boat. He enjoyed electronics and was always tinkering with computers and software.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Stephen; and sister, Stephanie. He is survived by his mother, Sophia; wife, Carol; sons, Greg and Chris; granddaughter, Colleen Michalski; and sister, Jeanette (Harry Jr.) Morell.

Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, OH. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in the funeral home. Interment will be in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery, Perrysburg, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cherry Street Mission.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 6, 2018.

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Ben Daniel

August 9, 2018

I've been reflecting over the past few days on the impact that Tom had on me and my career, and thought it might be worth sharing. I started working with Tom at O-I in 1999 as an intern; he was one of the first supervisors that I had. I learned how to be a professional software engineer from Tom, from the importance of version control to working in a team environment. His impact on me has been immeasurable and I will always be grateful for the lessons that he taught. At O-I, Tom will be best remembered for his contribution to inspections, but every day, in several dozen locations around the globe, bottles are formed on machines that use controls that Tom worked on, are inspected by machines that use algorithms that Tom worked on, and finally tabulated by a system that (you guessed it!) Tom worked on. Throughout all this work, his love of God and his family were always evident. My deepest condolences to his family for their tremendous loss.

You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane Melle

August 7, 2018

Carol and Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. We are never prepared for these life events, but the support of family and friends makes them a little more bearable. You will surely be comforted over time by the many happy years and memories you shared. May your faith help you through the difficult days ahead.
Love, Aunt Janey

Cynthia Thurston

August 7, 2018

Dear Sophie and family,We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jim and Cindy

August 6, 2018

Carol and family...We can't even begin to express the sadness we feel for your loss. We have such fond memories of Tom at FTCC small group and I personally remember when you were at our home for a cookout probably a year or two ago and I had a chance to sit with Tom on our swing and have him tell me all about his passion for his job and even working at home. Sweet memories for sure!He will be greatly missed!
Love and prayers...Mike and MaryJo Atherine

Stephen Pruszynski

August 6, 2018

A life long friend who will be missed. We grew up together, laughed together, got in trouble together, spent many good times together. Rest in peace my friend.

Linda Emch

August 6, 2018

Dave and I offer our deepest sympathy to you Carol and your family. I'm sure Tom is working on a project in heaven right now. May God's loving arms be wrapped around you and may you feel that peace that passes all understanding. Linda

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