Thomas Strimbu, age 87, of Highland, IN, formerly of Gary, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was a graduate of Froebel High School and Indiana University.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a former accountant for Tri City Electric for 20 years and was an employee of Faroc Company for 15 years.  He was a member of the Men’s Pool League at Woodmar United Methodist Church and enjoyed stamp collecting and gem and mineral collecting.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Sylvia Strimbu, and his brother George Strimbu.  He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 58 years, Violet; 2 sons, Robert (Rosemary) Strimbu of Crown Point and John (Helen) Strimbu of New Lenox, IL.; 3 grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, & Alexandra; and sister, Mary Breaz of Schererville, numerous nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodmar United Methodist Church.  The family extends sincere appreciation and thanks to Companion Care of Munster for the wonderful care Thomas received at home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN from 3pm to 7pm. He will lie in state at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Ave, Hammond, IN from 10:30-11:00 am on Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday at the church. www.burnsfuneral.com

Thomas Strimbu, age 87, of Highland, IN, formerly of Gary, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was a graduate of Froebel High School and Indiana University.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a former accountant for Tri City Electric for 20 years and was an employee of Faroc Company for 15 years.  He was a member of the Men’s Pool League at Woodmar United Methodist Church and enjoyed stamp collecting and gem and mineral collecting.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Sylvia Strimbu, and his brother George Strimbu.  He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 58 years, Violet; 2 sons, Robert (Rosemary) Strimbu of Crown Point and John (Helen) Strimbu of New Lenox, IL.; 3 grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, & Alexandra; and sister, Mary Breaz of Schererville, numerous nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodmar United Methodist Church.  The family extends sincere appreciation and thanks to Companion Care of Munster for the wonderful care Thomas received at home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN from 3pm to 7pm. He will lie in state at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Ave, Hammond, IN from 10:30-11:00 am on Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday at the church. www.burnsfuneral.com

Thomas Strimbu, age 87, of Highland, IN, formerly of Gary, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. He was a graduate of Froebel High School and Indiana University.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was a former accountant for Tri City Electric for 20 years and was an employee of Faroc Company for 15 years.  He was a member of the Men’s Pool League at Woodmar United Methodist Church and enjoyed stamp collecting and gem and mineral collecting.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Sylvia Strimbu, and his brother George Strimbu.  He is survived by his loving and caring wife of 58 years, Violet; 2 sons, Robert (Rosemary) Strimbu of Crown Point and John (Helen) Strimbu of New Lenox, IL.; 3 grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, & Alexandra; and sister, Mary Breaz of Schererville, numerous nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodmar United Methodist Church.  The family extends sincere appreciation and thanks to Companion Care of Munster for the wonderful care Thomas received at home. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN from 3pm to 7pm. He will lie in state at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Ave, Hammond, IN from 10:30-11:00 am on Friday.  Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday at the church. www.burnsfuneral.com

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