Thomas B. McDermott, age 69, of Pemberville, OH (New Rochester) passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born on October 1, 1947 in Toledo, OH to Bernard and Patricia (Conklin) McDermott. Thomas had a landscaping business for several years, before managing the Bowling Green Elks Lodge for 19 years. He then owned and operated Tom’s Coil Cleaning in the Bowling Green and Toledo area for many years before retiring. His memberships included: Pemberville American Legion Freedom Post #183, Bowling Green-Maumee Elks Lodge, Eagles, VFW, Moose Lodge and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed golf and played regularly at the Bowling Green Country Club. He took many golf trips with friends over the years, and countless beautiful vacations were enjoyed with the most recent being with family in Florida and Tennessee. Tom served in the United States Army and ultimately gave his life for his country, (Agent Orange).
“Tommy” as loving referred to by his family was a fun, energetic man with a jovial spirit, and even through his last two years of health struggles he was the most congenial even tempered man. Thomas will be remembered as a loving companion, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many.
Thomas is survived by his loving companion of 34 years: Phyllis Spence, children: Kelly Navarre and Cari McDermott both of Dallas, TX, step-children: Troy (Nora) Rodenberger of Green Cove Springs, FL, Donald (Connie Oehler Klein) Rodenberger of Charlotte, NC, Deborah (Dean Turpening) Hinton of Pemberville, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sister: Mary (Bill) Perry of FL, brothers, Jim (Sarah) McDermott of Bowling Green, Kevin (Beth) Mc Dermott and Brian (Stephanie) McDermott both of TX, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Bernard and Patricia McDermott.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Marsh Funeral Home, 4094 State Route 105, Pemberville, OH where funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 23, 2016 10 AM. Officiating will be Clergy Donald Rodenberger. Interment will be in Fish Cemetery, Pemberville, OH. Consideration for memorial contributions may be made to: Toledo VA or Wood County Humane Society.
