Thomas Arthur Rollins, Sr., 81, of Fremont, OH was promoted to glory on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Countryside Manor under the care of Stein Hospice. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Fremont, the son of Dormal W. and Ruth Leila (Walters) Rollins. He was a 1956 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and attended Toledo Bible College.
Tom served in the U.S. Army as an MP from January 21, 1957 to December 24, 1958 and was awarded the Sharpshooter (Rifle) Medial and Good Conduct Medal.
Tom married Kathryn Milam on April 15, 1966 in Tiffin, OH. He worked as a production supervisor for several manufacturing companies until he retired in 2001.
Tom was a member of Grace Community Church and enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling.
Tom is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Kathryn Rollins, Fremont, OH; children, Thomas Arthur (Rachel) Rollins II, Mt. Blanchard, OH and Brigid Marie (Rick) Wanzie, Ft. Myers, FL, David L. Zeitz and Brian S. Zeitz both of Cold Water, MI; siblings, Ronald Rollins, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Daniel Rollins of Arizona, Dennis Rollins, Kenton, OH and Richard Rollins, Ft. Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Kaydon and Ashtyn Rollins, Holly, Ben, Josh and J.J. Zeitz, Kandice Rungta, Korey Wanzie and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and James Rollins.
The family would like to thank the staff of Countryside Manor and Stein Hospice for the care they provided for Tom.
Visitation: Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 900 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Fremont with Military Honors provided by the VFW.
Memorials: Heartbeat Hope Medical, 1243 Napoleon St., Fremont, OH 43420 or Grace Community Church Orphanages
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Shirley (Watruba) Heberling
Kathy, so sorry to here about Tom. Your family is in my prayers
Dorothy Kern
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing.
Chris Englehart
Sorry for your loss. I remember first meeting Tom teaching 3rd and 4th graders at church. Such a strong and gentle man with very firm handshake.
Lynette Kirsch
So sad to here this! This man became my friend in Israel when we traveled as a group. “Hello Sunshine” was how he greeted me and was always so kind. Kindled a friendship between him and his wife. Sad to see you not here but now your amens will be loud for the Lord.
Roberta
My sincerest condolences for your loss. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Roberta
Jennifer Laurendeau Echelberry
Truly sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I’m sure you have many memories to hold on to. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Laurendeau Echelberry
(An ole co worker from Tony’s Bakery)
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David Zeitz
Dad, I never knew a kinder gentler man. You gave everything that you had to see that we lived as good as you did. We didn’t know that we weren’t millionaires. You worked so hard, every day and never complained because you had found the perfect mate in mom. I miss our daily conversations and you always knew my voice when your health was failing. You never ended a conversation without expressing your love. God is so lucky to have you. Make sure and get things in order for mom, she will be with you forever when it is time. Be assured that she is doing God’s work and he will take care of her until then. Love you Dad.