Thomas F. Robarge, age 83, of Tecumseh, Michigan went to be with the Lord September 10. 2024 after a four-month battle with severe pneumonia and a later diagnosis of bone marrow cancer. He was born September 17, 1940 to Ralph O. and Leila Mary (Allen) Robarge.
Tom was an avid worker. He began working on his grandfather’s farm at the age of seven and never stopped after that. As a teenager, he enjoyed all sports, especially baseball, football, ice skating, swimming, and horseback riding.
Tom attended Whitmer High School and went on to work at Tecumseh Products in 1964. He retired in 2006 after 40 plus years and devoted himself to caring for his lawn and garden. He and brother, Robert, were very meticulous and took great pride in their home, lawn, and very productive garden. Tom enjoyed Saturday visits with sister, Janie, for dinner and a competitive game of Wii golf. And, of course, watching the OSU Buckeyes in the fall. He also enjoyed spending his vacations visiting with sister, Nancy, and her family in Duvall, Washington for many years.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, as well as siblings: Leila M. J. Robarge, Linus Robarge, John Robarge, Richard Robarge, Raymond Robarge, Suzanne Brenner, and Patrick Robarge. He is survived by siblings: Ralph E. Robarge (Patricia), Joanne McCartney, Nancy Sands, Robert Robarge, Joseph Robarge, and Janie Kunzler, as well as countless nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Purse & Son Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh, MI.
Graveside services and burial will take place 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Calvary Cemetery, 2224 Dorr Street, Toledo, Ohio.
The family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers.