Thomas W. Evans, 85, St. Marys, died at 3:22 p.m. June 3, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys.

He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Wellston to Robert and Catherine Durkin Evans. On Aug. 21, 1952, he married Connie J. Michaels, who survives.

Other survivors are three children, Tom D. (Nancy) Evans, St. Marys, Robert M. (Karen) Evans, Celina, and Christena M. (William) Kuck, New Bremen; a brother, Robert (Alice) Evans, New Berlin, Pa.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a sister, Ruth Ann Connell.

He retired from the U.S. Army in 1964 after more than 20 years of service, including service in WWII and two tours during the Korean War. He was retired from Servamation, Lima. He was a member of the Eagles and American Legion, both in St. Marys, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina.

There are no services. Private burial will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Contributions can be made to the Eagles or American Legion.

Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.