A Celebration of Life will take place at College Park Church, 2602 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 am, visitation with family will be at the church following the service. Private family burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens at 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN.
Thomas John Grisinger, 60, passed into pain-free eternal life on September 30, 2015 after courageously battling many health challenges stemming from cancer diagnosis in 2002. He was born November 2, 1954 to William and Mildred Grisinger in Omaha, NE.
He was a member of the Omaha South High School class of 1973 and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1978 with a BS from the College of Engineering. He married Susan Blees on October 16, 1976 in Lincoln, NE. He lived in Fishers, IN for the past 27 years and was employed by Lehigh Hanson Cement for 31 years as Technical Services Manager for the North Region with offices in Carmel, IN. He received his Professional Engineering License in 1983 from the State of Nebraska. Previous positions were at Concrete Industries/NEBCO INC. Lincoln, NE as Concrete Testing Lab Manager, and Burns and McDonnell, Kansas City, MO as civil/environmental engineer. Tom was an active member of the American Concrete Institute and served on the Board of the Indiana Chapter of ACI for 27 years. His hobbies were golfing, designing and building projects for home and beyond, enjoying sports as a spectator with his wife. He loved teaching others many things (grandkids, daughters, son-in-law, wife and anyone who needed certification). He enjoyed Star Trek and similar gendres.
Tom is preceded in death by his grandparents, Grisinger and Haecke. Father-in-Law, Robert Blees and one brother, Bill Grisinger.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Grisinger of Fishers; two daughters, Sarah McComb (Gary) of Indianapolis and Kathryn “Katie” Grisinger of Fishers. 4 grandchildren: Ethan Thomas and Lucy Mae McComb of Indianapolis, Kira Ashley Hoffman and unborn grandson of Fishers, IN. Mother-in-Law, Donna Blees of Alma, NE and brother-in-law, Rex Blees of Phoenix, AZ. Mother, father, sister and brother from the Omaha, NE area.
Tom was just the right husband for Susan for nearly 39 years and devoted father to his girls. His grandkids were the sunshine in his day. Tom was a tenacious, loyal employee and provider for his family. In 1973, Tom became a Bible believing Christian by putting his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for his eternal salvation.
A Celebration of Life will take place at College Park Church, 2602 W. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 am, visitation with family will be at the church following the service. Private family burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens at 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN. Arrangements by Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory.
Dan and Linda Bohling says
We thank God that he crossed our path with yours so many years ago. The decision to trust Christ that Tom and you and Dan and I made in the early 70’s has been the only thing that has been able to give stability during many days of this life. We are so glad to be on the same team with you both! Do keep looking to Jesus each day. He is still the way, the truth, and the life. I will look forward to talking with you sometime in days to come. Meanwhile, we will pray for you and the girls during this adjustment time. God’s blessings.
Kathy Rode says
My sincere condolences to the Grisinger family. Tom was a kind soul and will forever be remembered with a smile.
Earl & Cheryl Cecil says
Susan, Sarah, Chip & family,
We extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences your way. May the God of our salvation and peace comfort you and sustain you during this time of loss and the days ahead.
Earl & Cheryl Cecil
Cousins Sharon & Dave Lybarger says
Prayers for all of Tom’s Family! We still think of him as the sweet little boy that stayed with us & teased us.
Randy Gifford says
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. I met him during a couple of company conferences and he was the most friendly person there. We often shared emails (technical stuff) and he was always ready to help. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kenneth Hill says
Tom and I spent many hours doing mix designs and talking cement and concrete . He and I were both Technical Service Managers at Lehigh in different territories. He was always supportive of his fellow employees and peers. We always got together at ASTM to compare notes. He will be sorely missed and I was happy to call him my friend.
Kira Hoffman says
He was a wonderful Grandfather, and I loved him so..