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“Tom is one of the finest people I have ever known---professional, caring, compassionate, respectful...the list goes on and on. Others can only try to...Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: jan v - clrvrland, OH
“Dear Ferstle Family, We are the former owners of Patience II. Tom, in his last Christmas card, had asked Larry to go sailing with him this year. ...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Larry & Marge Lozen - MI - friend
“Deepest sympathy to Kathy and Brian and all Tom's loved ones.
Tom was a happy individual who loved life. I enjoyed working with him at Charter Bank...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Karen Sokolowski - Wyandotte, MI
“tom i came and said a few word on your behalf. ill see you soon to get that patch back thanks for the memories
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4 of 25 | Posted by: bob brewer
“My deepest sympathy to all members of Tom's family. Tom would always offer a helping hand, he will be missed. Our hearts are saddened by your loss...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Laura Davenport - Taylor, MI
“We have such happy memories of Tom. One of the dearest is him showing up at our back door on Will Carleton dressed as Santa. Because of that, I know...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: Jeff and Ann - friends
“I will always remember the great times riding bicycles with Tom. He was always fun to ride along with and even more fun during the after ride...Read More »
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Brian DeLand - Monroe, MI
“I have such fond memories of Tom when we worked at the bank. He was one of the funniest people I have ever met and was such a kind, wonderful...Read More »
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Betty Priskorn - Riverview, MI
“Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you in sharing the sorrow over the loss of Tom. Kathy- while I worked with you as co-teachers I got to know...Read More »
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9 of 25 | Posted by: Henry Schafer - Formerly Carleton, MI
“So sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. Made me laugh back at Charter Bank
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Jane /Mark Raphael - southgate, MI
“Tom was a kind hearted man and had a great sense of humor. I will miss our email conversations and joking around. Tom promoted many programs to...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Michelle Hamilton - Wyandotte, MI
“I did not know Mr. Ferstle, but as a cyclist and member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, I thank him for his service.
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Thomas R Morris - MI
“Oh, the world has lost a top notch individual. I worked with Tom many , many years ago at Monroe County Adult Probation department. He was an...Read More »
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Kathryn Marunick - ann arbor, mi, MI
“The SE Mich. cycling community has just lost one of it's true pioneers. Tom was a great guy and will be sorely missed!
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Dave Duffield - Northville
“With a heavy heart I say goodbye to one of the nicest men I've ever known. No words are enough to express how much he was loved and will be missed...Read More »
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15 of 25 | Posted by: Sandi Brewer - Trenton, MI
“I had the privilege to serve with Tom on the Board of Directors for the League of Michigan Bicyclists in the middle 1980s. Tom was always the voice...Read More »
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16 of 25 | Posted by: Jim Dougherty - Lansing, MI
“Tom, always ready
ready hand to help,
ready heart to give,
ready laugh to share.,
Pedaling life skills
Because so skilled in life.
Always ready...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Allen Gruenke - Allen Park, MI
“My deepest sympathy to all of Tom's family and friends. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Tom many years ago in the...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Steele - Monroe, MI
“My deepest sympathy to Kathy and all members of Tom's family. Tom was a one of a kind person Always had a smile and a kind word to say about everyone...Read More »
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Peg Byberg - Westland, MI
“I had the privilege of knowing Tom and working with him at Community Care Services. He was caring, kind, and genuine, with a dry, understated sense...Read More »
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20 of 25 | Posted by: Marjorie Russo - Lincoln Park, MI
“Tom is a special cousin.......we will all miss him very much! He was always the one to write the poems for special occasions. Now to honor him, I...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Betty Carlton - Union, KY
“My heart goes out to Tom's family. He will be missed here at Community Care Services as well. he was well loved by staff and consumers. I for one...Read More »
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22 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Buck - Lincoln Park, MI
“Tom was a wonderful guy who could always make me laugh. I remember I used to save all my dark chocolate candies for him as I knew he was a dark...Read More »
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23 of 25 | Posted by: Kendra Heeder
- Clawson, MI
“tom taught me so much over the many years since i first met him.where do i begin.....taught me to water ski.... drive a power boat ...take apart and...Read More »
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24 of 25 | Posted by: Bob Brewer
“My deepest sympathy to Kathy and all members of Tom's family. Tom and I were both members in the Downriver Cycling Club for several years. He was...Read More »
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25 of 25 | Posted by: Pat Krause - Lincoln Park, MI
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Ferstle, Thomas Mark. Age 62. July 22, 2012 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathy. Loving father of Brian. Dearest brother of Terri (Michael) Dalton. Preceded in death by his parents Mark and Lucille. Also survived by his niece, nephews, other loving family and friends. He was an avid sailor and bicyclist and worked for Community Care Services, Lincoln Park. Memorial contributions to honor Thomas' memory may be made to American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation



