Thomas J. Elstro
November 3, 1951 - July 28, 2018
Thomas J. Elstro, age 66 of Richmond passed away Saturday July 28, 2018. He was born in Richmond on November 3, 1951 to Richard and Kathryn E. Werner Elstro. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School, after high school he attended Indiana College of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1972. He worked at GTE for over 30 years and retired in 2003. Following a brief retirement, he went to work as a funeral director at Riggle – Waltermann Mortuary for 8 years and retired in 2014. Tom was a proud Eagle Scout, he volunteered with the SPRED program through St. Andrew Church and was also a member of the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Jennifer (Daniel) Quinn, Melissa (Jack) Howe and Laura Elstro; brother Jim (Patsy) Elstro; grandchildren Caitlyn, Avery, Andrew, Jenna, Evelyn, and Emily; Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, grandson Jackson Howe, aunt Clara Rodal and uncle Jack Elstro. Liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Monday (August 6, 2018) at 10:00 A.M. at St. Andrew Church. Father John Luerman will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Monday (August 6, 2018) at the church. Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas’s name to Knights of Columbus, the SPRED Program, or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for St. Andrew.
Thomas J. Elstro, age 66 of Richmond passed away Saturday July 28, 2018. He was born in Richmond on November 3, 1951 to Richard and Kathryn E. Werner Elstro. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Richmond High School, after high school he attended Indiana... View Obituary & Service Information