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Thomas Olander Obituary
May 1, 1939 - March 6, 2024
Thomas J. Olander, 84, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away on March 6th, 2024. He was born on May 1st, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio to Lawrence and Victoria (Chudzinski) Olander. Tom graduated from Central Catholic High school in 1957 and attended Kent State University. Tom served honorably in the US Army and married Sandra Durant, the love of his life in 1967. They spent 57 years together and raised 5 children. Tom's early years were spent as a draftsman at Toledo Scale. That led to a 25-year career with The Ford Motor company that ended with his work in employee involvement and quality. Tom was dedicated to his family and faith and was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sylvania.
Tom was a passionate fan of the Buckeyes, Lions, Tigers, Rockets, Fighting Irish and Red Wings. He loved the game of golf. The only thing he liked more, was making people laugh, for which he excelled with his own dry sense of humor.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Keith (Kathleen), Kevin, Chris, (Michelle), Keri (Jason) and Craig; sister, Barbara Hallock; grandchildren, Preston and Jaeden. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Jack Durant; cousin, Stanley Chudzinski; and nephew Donald Olejnik Jr.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, March 13th from 2- 8 p.m. at Urbanski Funeral Home a Life Celebration Home 5055 Secor Rd. Toledo, Ohio, where scripture services will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where funeral Services will begin at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions are encouraged to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Dennis Pawlecki
March 13, 2024
Sandy,Keith and Family,
Like you,we're saddened by the loss of Tom.A true long time friend.Many positive memories (neighborhood,golf,work) and smiles along the way.You have our thoughts and prayers.May he rest in peace.Travel prevents us from being there.
Denny and Linda Pawlecki
Kate
March 10, 2024
To all of you, Sandy, Keri, Kevin, Keith, Craig, Chris, I´m so so deeply sorry for your loss. He was a wonderfully funny and warm man. I am praying your family feels his enduring presence in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
May all of you continue being together and enjoying your beautiful family, sharing love and laughter, cherishing Tom´s memory and knowing he´s watching you all from the other side.
Carl Waniewski
March 10, 2024
I remember Tom from our Employee Involvement days. He had a good humor and was always fun to talk with. May God Bless him.
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