1968
Thomas
2011
Thomas Mitchell
October 30, 1968 — October 30, 2011
Thomas Mitchell Art,
43 of Lima, Ohio died on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Born Sunday, February 25, 1968 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of John Art and Irene Homan Art. of Lima, Ohio.
On September 23, 1989 he married Laurie M. Bishop the love of his life. Mr. Art was an outstanding husband, father and brother. He worked the last 2 years as the Automotive Careers Instructor at Lima Senior Performance Based School. He was co-owner of Elida Auto Service for the last 22 years. Tom ran a wrecker service for AAA and helped many people in their time of need. Tom was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Elida High School in 1986. He also graduated from the University of Northwest Ohio. He was currently attending the University of Toledo. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Columbus. Tom was an all-around handy man from weekend projects to woodworking. Tom loved his "Palace" for weekend fishing trips and family retreats. Family was very important to him and many of his days and nights were involved in projects to show his love. He was driven to help others and share his passion and talents for auto repair. He was determined to inspire others who crossed his path.
Surviving are: a son, Mitchell Art of Lima, OH., a daughter, Lauren Art of Lima, OH., brothers, Aaron (Lina) Art of Cridersville, OH., Brian (Cathy) Art of Ft. Waune, Indiana, Charles (Laura) Art of Lima, OH. and Chris (Kelli) Art of Russia, OH., a sister Valery (Jeff) Conrad of Lima, OH., Father & Mother-in-law Robert & Mary Bishop, of Lima, Ohio, two sisters-in-law Chris & (Paul) Joseph of Lima, Ohio and Cheryl & (Scott Stimmel) Wilkins of Cairo, Ohio, a brother-in-law Robb (Lenore) Bishop of Portage, MI. Ten nephews, ten nieces, five great nephews, and five great nieces, and too many friends to list.
He was predeceased by brother, Donald P. Noland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church with the Very Rev. David Ritchie officiating. Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with a wake service at 8:00. after visitation.
Memorial Contributions: Donations may be made to the Lauren & Mitchell Art College Fund, C/O The State Bank and Trust Company, 930 W. market St., Lima, Ohio 45805
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
43 of Lima, Ohio died on Sunday, October 30, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Born Sunday, February 25, 1968 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of John Art and Irene Homan Art. of Lima, Ohio.
On September 23, 1989 he married Laurie M. Bishop the love of his life. Mr. Art was an outstanding husband, father and brother. He worked the last 2 years as the Automotive Careers Instructor at Lima Senior Performance Based School. He was co-owner of Elida Auto Service for the last 22 years. Tom ran a wrecker service for AAA and helped many people in their time of need. Tom was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Elida High School in 1986. He also graduated from the University of Northwest Ohio. He was currently attending the University of Toledo. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Columbus. Tom was an all-around handy man from weekend projects to woodworking. Tom loved his "Palace" for weekend fishing trips and family retreats. Family was very important to him and many of his days and nights were involved in projects to show his love. He was driven to help others and share his passion and talents for auto repair. He was determined to inspire others who crossed his path.
Surviving are: a son, Mitchell Art of Lima, OH., a daughter, Lauren Art of Lima, OH., brothers, Aaron (Lina) Art of Cridersville, OH., Brian (Cathy) Art of Ft. Waune, Indiana, Charles (Laura) Art of Lima, OH. and Chris (Kelli) Art of Russia, OH., a sister Valery (Jeff) Conrad of Lima, OH., Father & Mother-in-law Robert & Mary Bishop, of Lima, Ohio, two sisters-in-law Chris & (Paul) Joseph of Lima, Ohio and Cheryl & (Scott Stimmel) Wilkins of Cairo, Ohio, a brother-in-law Robb (Lenore) Bishop of Portage, MI. Ten nephews, ten nieces, five great nephews, and five great nieces, and too many friends to list.
He was predeceased by brother, Donald P. Noland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at St. Gerard's Catholic Church with the Very Rev. David Ritchie officiating. Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with a wake service at 8:00. after visitation.
Memorial Contributions: Donations may be made to the Lauren & Mitchell Art College Fund, C/O The State Bank and Trust Company, 930 W. market St., Lima, Ohio 45805
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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