Thomas E. Moran Sr.

June 6, 1936 - December 29, 2019

Thomas E. “Tom” Moran, Sr., 83, of Wapakoneta, died 1:24 p.m., Sun. Dec. 29, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima., surrounded by his family. He was born June 6, 1936, in Glynwood, OH, Auglaize Co., the son of Frank J. & Alodia R. (Zink) Moran, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 15, 1955, he married Judith “Judy” Fromm, in St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima, and she survives. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2015. Other survivors include, 5 sons, Steven (Ahries) Moran, Bellefontaine, OH; Thomas Moran Jr., Edward (Vicki) Moran, Mark (Jessa) Moran, all of Wapakoneta; Daniel (Kellie) Moran, St. Marys, OH; a daughter, Margaret “Peg” (Michael) Lange, St. Henry, OH; 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 step-grandsons, & 2 great great granddaughters; a brother, James (Ada) Moran, Celina, OH; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Moran, 2 infant great grandsons, Owen Moran & Max Lange, 3 siblings and spouses, Patrick (Mary) Moran, Frank (Joan) Moran, and Betty (George) Miller. Tom worked at Superior Tube Co., Wapakoneta, and later retired from Moran Refrigeration, St. Marys. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Wapakoneta. Tom was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, where he served as an usher and gift bearer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1272, Wapakoneta He was also a 4th degree member of the of St. Gasper del Bufalo #825, Minster, OH, and received the K of C Patriotism Award in 2013. Tom was a member of Brands Lake Fishing Club, the Sons of the American Legion, and a 50 year member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, all of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, casino trips, working outside, and in his younger years, playing golf. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Mon. Jan 6, 2020, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Jarred Kohn officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family and friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Sun. Jan. 5. and 9-10 a.m., Mon. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic church or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.