Louis E. Thomas
January 14, 1939 — June 2, 2012
Louis E. Thomas, of Van Wert, Ohio died at 7:36 AM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.
He was born January 14, 1939 in Van Wert the son of Ralph and Ora Jane (Woods) Thomas who preceded him in death. On March 17, 1962 he married Carol B. Sheets who survives him.
He is survived by a son, Michael (Heidi Stormont) Thomas of Van Wert and a daughter, Michele (Azeem Masih)Thomas of Paulding. Also surviving is a Grand Daughter, Ariel Thomas-Masih of Paulding. He is also survived by a brother, John (Sue) Thomas of Van Wert, a brother-in-law, David (Patty) Sheets of Travese City MI, 2 sisters-in-law, Ardeth Edwards of Auburn IN and Joan Sheets of New Haven IN.
Mr. Thomas was employed by Van Wert City Schools for 30 years and presently was employed by the Van Wert County Solid Waste Management District. He graduated from Van Wert High School in 1957.
His current memberships include: Member and Past President of the Van Wert Lions Club, Member of the Van Wert Amateur Radio Club, CrimeStoppers of Van Wert County, and the Van Wert Co. Genealogical Society.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. At a later date graveside services will be held at Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements in charge of Brickner Funeral Home.