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Herbert J. Thompson, Jr., 91, of Sandusky passed away Sunday morning, June 25, 2017 at Providence Care Center.
Herbert was born on August 15, 1925 in Letart, West Virginia to the late Herbert J. Sr. and Golda (Cunningham) Thompson.
Herbert retired from Gundlach Sheet Metal in 1988 was a passionate member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he volunteered at their Welcome Table. He was also a member of the Sandusky VFW and the Sheet Metal Union Local 33. Having a big heart, he volunteered at Victory Kitchen and most recently, at the Erie County Humane Society. Herbert was a devoted and excellent caregiver to his wife.
Herbert is survived by his daughter, Janie Thompson of Sandusky; Godson, Aaron Packman of Clyde; sister-in-law, Marguerite Mahlke of Ashland and dear family friends, Janet Koelsch of Huron and Rick Scheel of Sandusky.
In addition to his parents, Herbert is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty (Mahlke) Thompson and sisters, Annalee Smit and Lillian Whitcomb.
A public gathering will be held on Thursday, June, 29 at 11:00 am at The Chapel, Sandusky Campus, 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky, OH until the time of memorial service at 12:00 pm. Pastor Dave Brown will be conducting the services. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Those wishing to contribute to Herbert's memory may do so to the Erie County Humane Society, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH; Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH or to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Welcome Table, 2211 Mills Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.
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