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Thomas Obrock Obituary
Thomas William Obrock, 69, passed away unexpectedly after a routine surgery on December 22, 2024, in Clermont, Florida.
Tom was born on December 8, 1955, in Oregon, Ohio, to Luther and Rosella (DeFalco) Obrock. He married Debra Sue Schlea, Walbridge, Ohio, on July 14, 1979. Tom was a graduate of Lake High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo. He earned his MBA from BGSU. Tom was employed by Libbey Owens Ford for 20 years (Toledo; Mason City, Iowa; and Ottawa, IL), Armstrong Flooring in Nashville, TN, until his retirement. Tom enjoyed cooking, gardening, working with his hands, and traveling. He recently obtained his Italian Citizenship. His favorite past-time was visiting with family and Friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Debra, Groveland, FL; son, Dr. Luther Obrock (Luis), Berkeley, CA; Sarah Obrock Mugnaini (Nick), Davenport, FL; and the apple of his eye, grandson, Leonello Thomas Mugnaini.
Other family members include brothers, Michael (Connie), Curtice; John (Debra L.), Bowling Green; David (Brenda), Luckey; and sisters, Linda Bombrys (Tim), Bowling Green, OH; and Alice Courter, Cape Coral, FL. Tom is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Other survivors include father-in-law, James Schlea, Columbus; sister-in-law, Sally Kopco (William), Lexington; brothers-in-law, Mark and Daniel Schlea, Columbus; and niece, Anna Kopco, Brooklyn, NY.
Arrangements are as follows: Visitation on Thursday, February 27, from 2:00-7:00 p.m., at Witzler Shank Funeral Home on Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH. A memorial service will take place on Friday, February 28, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Rd. 20, in Perrysburg, OH, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Following the service there will be a meal in the Fellowship Hall. A private internment will take place at Lake Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Habitat for Humanity, The Humane Society, and Planned Parenthood.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gina Laaveg
February 26, 2025
Dear Obrocks, Such sweet memories together in Clear Lake, Iowa...You left us just after the big ice storm, but we spent one of our last nights together in your living room, sleeping by the fire with our kids as "The Dads" kept the fire going in the fireplace to keep us warm. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs all around from The Laaveg family
Frank & Linda DeFalco
February 21, 2025
Our Deepest Sympathy to you Deb, in the sudden passing of Tom. Gone away too soon! Unfortunately, Linda & I are out of town and deeply regret we are not be able to attend any services for him and missing seeing the family members. May God keep you His comfort and care during these coming days and in the the future. We know Tom was a very special man. Frank & Linda DeFalco
Peter gerhardinger
February 17, 2025
Very saddened and shocked to hear of Tom´s passing. Sue and I enjoyed knowing them in Hendersonville Tn. Unfortunately we are traveling during the services. Please accept our condolences, Pete and Sue
Rae & Gene Updegraff
February 14, 2025
Our condolesis to Debra and
All the family. Our thoughts
And prayers are with all.
Craig Obrock
February 14, 2025
Love you Uncle Tom! I miss you. I have many great great memories with my Uncle Tom but two really stand out. One is when Tom, Deb, and Sarah took me out to a bunch of different bars in downtown Nashville and taking shots with all of them and Sarah singing karaoke. It was an absolute blast! The other is the family being at Clear Lake, IN and Uncle Tom ended the night giving me a drink of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur to "help you get to sleep" then the next morning maybe 6 hours later he insisted I have another drink of Baileys Irish Cream to "help wake you up". Uncle Tom was adamant the drink was able to do both things.
John Henzler
February 2, 2025
So very sorry to learn of Tom's passing Deb. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Feb
27
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home - Perrysburg222 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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