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Thomas Schlesinger

1945 - 2025

Thomas Schlesinger obituary, 1945-2025, University Place, WA

BORN

1945

DIED

2025

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Mountain View Funeral Home - Tacoma

4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW

Lakewood, Washington

Thomas Schlesinger Obituary

Tom passed away at Madigan Army Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Lincoln High School and in between his Junior and Senior year proudly joined the U.S. Navy. He retired from the service after 26 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer. While serving, he met countless lifelong friends. Tom was preceded in death by his mother Doris and several family members. He is lovingly survived by his wife Xuong and his children Jerry, Sean, Thu, and son-in-law Lamar, Oanh, David, brother Gary, sister Vickie. For complete obituary and guest book, please go towww.mountainviewtacoma.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12, 2025.

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