Thomas L. Tangeman, 76, of 1037 Ridge Street, Wapakoneta, Ohio, and formerly of Saint Marys, died 4:02 PM. Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Rose Heart Hospital in Columbus.

He was born May 5, 1940, in New Bremen, Ohio, the son of Leroy and Ruth (Schroer) Tangeman. He married Marilyn Jean Steiger of July 10, 1970, and she preceded him in death on January 21, 2010.

He is survived by his two children: Ruth (Ted) Henry of Wapakoneta; Jerry (Daniela) Tangeman of Sidney, Ohio; by two step-daughters: Daria Gibson (Charles) Kingrey of Mechanicsburg, Ohio; Dacia (Tim) Nichols of Wapakoneta. He is survived by seven grandchildren: Matt Tangeman; Teddy Henry; Jared Tangeman; Allen Tangeman; Aidan Tangeman; Jordan Roberts; Christine Kingrey; by a great-granddaughter, Emily Tangeman. He is survived by a sister, Phyllis (Vincent) Stricker of Minster; by a sister-in-law, Susie (Mike) Braun of Saint Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sons, Tom Tangeman, Jr. and Roger Tangeman.

Tom was a 1958 graduate of Anna High School. He retired from Pierson Construction Company, where he was a supervisor. He enjoyed learning about history, reading, doing outdoor work and watching sports. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 691, Wapakoneta.
He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, Pastor Ed Ingraham, officiant. Burial with military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Caring Voice Coalition.

Condolences may be sent to Tom's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.