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1934 Thomas 2021

Thomas D. Kahn

July 13, 1934 — November 22, 2021

Thomas D. Kahn, 87, of Craigville, Indiana passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at River Terrace in Bluffton, Indiana

He was born on July 13, 1934 in Kingsland, Indiana to the late William Kahn and Vadis (Green) Kahn.

Thomas was united in marriage to Trolus Frank on May 28, 1952 and she preceded him in death on June 24, 2016.

Thomas worked at Phelps Dodge for 43 years before retiring in May of 1995.

He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, visiting with family fishing and watching Big Ten Basketball.

Thomas is survived by son, Terry Kahn of Ossian, Indiana; four daughters, Nancy (Dr. Dallis) Bowditch of Logansport, Indiana, Susan (Rev. Mark) Schladenhauffen of South Africa, Kay (Mark) Schallawitz of Boyd, Texas and Peggy (Jon) Dobson of Bluffton, Indiana; brother, Bill (Norma) Kahn of Roanoke, Indiana; sister, Connie Adams of Convoy, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter in law, Anita Kahn; brothers, Jack Kahn and Paul Kahn and five sisters, Dixie Smith, Sally Rehm, Becky Garber, Judy Brickley and Linda Luginbill.

Private family burial at Prairie View Cemetery will be held.

Friends and family will be received from 12:00 p.m. Noon – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that preferred memorials are to Eleos Hospice Care (4432 Ardmore Ave Unit B, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809).

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.

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