Tom Tracy

 

Tom Tracy, 79, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, just shy of his 80th birthday, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on July 17, 1944, to Leo Hugh and Frances Nina (Fearnow) Tracy in Wabash, Indiana.

Tom was baptized at St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro, Indiana. He attended St. Bernard School through the eight grade and was a graduate of Lagro High School in 1962. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Tom married Jane (Christman) Tracy on June 12, 1965. Tom and Jane cared for each other for 59 years until his unexpected passing. Tom and Jane were blessed with 5 children.

Tom was a hard worker and the owner operator of Tracy and Son Trucking. He was a passionate and exceptional farmer, in the field hours before his death. Tom was a devoted husband, proud father and entertaining grandfather. He loved playing “the bear” and always kept his children and grandchildren laughing and smiling. Tom was always kind and helpful to everyone he met and was a stranger to no one. Tom enjoyed spreading his opinions and wisdom, good and bad. Tom left us with love, stories and memories to last a lifetime. He was greatly admired by his children and grandchildren. Tom had fun doing everything in life and felt as though he had done it all. Tom was the most “one of a kind” man you have ever met.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jane Tracy of Wabash, Indiana; two sons, Dick (Shannon) Tracy of Wabash, Indiana; TJ Tracy of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Andrea (Marc) Petrilli of Springfield, Illinois, Christina Karolzak of Scottsdale, Arizona, Deanne (Michael) Langeman of Carmel, Indiana; two sisters, MaryAnne (Chuck) Kallmeyer, Barbara Tracy; one brother, Frank (Konnie) Tracy; fifteen grandchildren, Devin (Madison) Tracy, Catherine Tracy, Eric Tracy, Mattie Petrilli, Max Petrilli, John Karolzak, Thomas Karolzak, Ryan Karolzak, Jake Langeman, Ellie Langeman, Joey Langeman, Alyssa Langeman, Kaitlan Tracy, Emma Tracy, and TJ Tracy. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Frances Tracy and Hugh Tracy, his sister Nora Melton (Tracy), and nephews Trent and Robert Tracy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 207 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Father Jay Horning officiating. Burial will follow at Saint Patrick Cemetery in Lagro, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with a Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials can be made to Saint Bernard School, 191 North Cass Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Tom Tracy’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com