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Thomas Lee Gabel, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital.
Thomas was born May 30, 1944, in Fremont, to the late Melvin and Grace (Willey) Gabel. He married Sally J. (McCoy) in Tiffin, June 4, 2005, and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include his daughter, Barbara Gabel of Findlay; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a daughter-in-law, Lynn Gabel of Tiffin; and a sister, Karen Smith of Republic.
Thomas worked at Ameriwood Industries and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed going on bus trips and was also a Farm Bureau member. Thomas was a 1962 graduate of Old Fort High School.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Becky Perna; a son, David Gabel; a grandson, Seth Wilcox; three brothers, Richard, James and Michael Gabel; and a sister, Janet Crosby.
Funeral services for Thomas will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services Friday at Seneca Memory Gardens.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Sorry to hear about Tom. He was a good stockader!
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