Thomas Case

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Thomas Case

Thomas "Tom" R. Case, 67, Bluffton, Ind., died at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2011, in Celina.

He was born Oct. 4, 1944, in Bluffton, to Robert and Harriett Johnson Case.

Surviving are a daughter, Cheri (Tom) Kraska, Tipp City; three siblings, Jerry (Jane) Case, Bluffton, Barbara (Rodney) Bailey, Louisville, Ky., Marilyn (Galen) Weatherholt, Tampa, Fla.; and four grandchildren.

He was a 1962 graduate of Bluffton High School and a member of the former St. John's United Church of Christ.

He was a co-owner of Case Leasing & Rental, Celina, for more than 43 years with his father and brother. He was the founder of Blue Flame Transport and was employed by James Jackson Construction. He was the former owner of Breakaway RecPlex, Celina.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton.

Calling is 1-8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. until time of services Friday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton.

Memorials may be made to Cheryl Ann School, Celina, or Wells County Food Bank, Bluffton.

Condolences may be left at thegmcfamily.com.

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