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Thomas Scheel Obituary
December 4, 1946 - September 17, 2022
Kennewick, Washington - God took home our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend Thomas Michael Scheel on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.
Tom was born in Seattle, WA on December 4th, 1946 to Marie Elyn Scheel (deceased) and Henry C. Scheel (deceased.) He was the middle child of five. Siblings are Jeanene, Charlie, Carol and Denise.
A member of SMWIA Local 55 (242), he served as a sheet metal apprentice for four years and 50 years in the trade. Tom worked construction/maintenance for FFTF, WPPSS#2, (ENW), retiring from PNNL.
Tom served in the Navy on the USS John Paul Jones. He was honorably discharged receiving two medals. The National Defense Service medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star.
A lifelong Tri-City resident, Tom was a graduate of Pasco High in 1966.
Tom enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling in his RV. He loved family and friends and was an inspiration to all.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Beverly, his daughters, Shelly, Nichelle and Colleen along with his stepchildren, Scott, Joe, Patrick and Loni.
There will be a viewing and visitation September 22nd from 4-8pm with a Rosary at 6pm at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home 1608 W. Court St. Pasco WA and a Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Pasco, September 29th at 12pm.
To leave tributes or see further information, we invite you to go to https://www.muellersfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Thomas-Michael-Scheel
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22
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Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home - Pasco1608 West Court Street, Pasco, WA 99301
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22
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