Thomas Stitzel

Heaven got a great husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.

Thomas Stitzel, 84, passed away on April 23, 2016 at his home in Hamilton, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 4, 1932 in Hamilton to Edwin and Cecilia (Weigand) Stitzel. Thomas grew up in Hamilton with his 9 siblings. He graduated from Taft High School, Class of 1951. After high school he began work for Ransohoff as a self-taught draftsman where he worked until finally retiring in 2015.

Thomas married the love of his life, Glina Halcomb, on April 28, 1956. They were happily married for 60 years at the time of his passing. Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and history. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, Baseball, and Golf whenever possible. He also enjoyed reading and western movies, a love he shared with his eldest son. He also loved swimming at Westover and talking with friends he made though out his life.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Stitzel; brother James Stitzel; sister-in-law Vi Stitzel; sister Judy Helton; brother-in-law Roy Helton; brother-in-law Vernon Lakes; brother-in-law Gene Conover; sister-in-law Patricia Stitzel; son David Stitzel; and daughter and son-in-law Joan and Paul Cable.

Thomas is survived by his wife; daughter Eileen Stitzel; sons John and Brian (Renee) Stitzel. He is survived by his grandchildren Joshua, Abigail (George) and Thomas Stitzel, Jessie (Jennifer) Powell, and Jessica (Tyler) Rozzelle; beloved great granddaughter Madelyn "Little Bit", as well as great granddaughters Gracie, Ellison, Miley and Lexie, and great grandson Sutton. He is also survived by siblings Joan Stitzel, Angela (Jim) Meinhardt, Mary Lakes, Carol Conover, Edwin Stitzel and Michael Stitzel.

His visitation will be held at Brown Dawson Flick, 1350 Millville Ave on Thursday April 28, 2016 from 5-7 PM. A family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Hamilton/Cincinnati or an animal shelter of your choice in his name.