Thomas “Tom” L. Schlegel, age 82, of Massillon, passed away on August 13, 2017. He was born in Canton, OH, on May 21, 1935 to the late Floyd and Ruth (Link) Schlegel. He was a 1953 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He married Virginia Ann Strider on April 27, 1957, recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Tom worked for The Belden Brick Company for 42 years, retiring as Director of Marketing. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Cleveland Indians, The Ohio State Buckeyes, The Massillon Tigers (Over 50 year season ticket holders), The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Browns. Tom also enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He is survived by his wife Virginia; his children Cindy L. (Mark) Hickey, James T. (Barb) Schlegel, Jon D. Schlegel and Ann M.(Rick) Laase; his grandchildren Elise Laase, Ryan D.(Danielle) Hickey, Meghan L. Hickey, Eric (Layne) Laase, Trevor Laase and Jason (Brit) Miller; his great-grandchildren Paige, J.J., Trey, Jaxson Miller and Carson Hickey; his brother Dennis (Linda) Schlegel; his sister Rebecca Schlegel and a host of nieces,nephews and friends. Calling hours for family and friends will be held at the Paquelet Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 5-7p.m. The family will be having a memorial Service at Faith Lutheran Church - 107 6th Street S.W. in Massillon on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10a.m. Donations in Tom’s memory can be made to Faith Lutheran Church .www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory - 330-833-3222
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