Tomm R. Staley, 80, died Friday, July 20, 2018 at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen Kuhn Staley; daughters, Julia Krause and Beth (Brian) Bakemeyer; son David Staley; sister Geraldine Staley; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Dorothy (Nash) Staley.
A life-long resident of Indianapolis, Tomm graduated from Thomas Carr Howe high school in 1955 and Purdue University in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations. Most of his working life was with insurance companies, leaving Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 1988 to create Staley & Staley Medical Management Corp. He retired after 14 years and settled into life at home, reading his books, the Mackinac Island Town Crier newspaper, and enjoying Railfan & Railroad magazines.
Tomm was very active in the Irvington community, serving on the Irvington Community Council, helping with the Halloween Festival parade for many years and serving as a poll worker for local, state, and national elections. He also served on the Thomas Carr Howe Alumni Board of Directors.
Tomm’s sense of humor will be deeply missed by his family, friends, neighbors, and associates.
We are grateful to the staff of Southern Care Hospice and Right at Home for the kind and compassionate care they gave to Tomm during his final days.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org.
A Celebration of Life will be held in September.
JAN & JJ O’Brien says
Beth: We are saddened with the loss of your dad and pray for his eternal peace! Tomm was a neat guy who loved followeling his grandkids ball games and was one of their biggest “cheerleaders” ! He will be missed by many, especially his precious family!
Our Love yo each of you!
JAN and JJ
Trw says
Dear Staley Family: Please accept my sincere apologies for your loss. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this pain. As the days and weeks go by, may you continue to be comforted by family, friends and scriptures like Acts 24:15 and Philippians 4:6,7.
Lori Buchanan says
So very sorry Karen, I so miss my favorite patients from Dr. Herds office and you and Tomm were among those. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time..❤️🙏❤️
Lori Buchanan
Shirley Fisher says
To the Staley family,
So sorry for your loss. I knew Tomm from the late 70’s to early 80’s from BCBS. His joyful
attitude and great sense of humor provided great memories that honor him. I’ve never
forgotten him from my early career days.
Shirley Thompson Fisher
Sharon David says
Dear Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tomm was always a joy to be around during the long days at the polls and other Irvington/Howe events. His positive outlook and people caring personality will be missed. Our love and prayers are with you. Sharon David and Joan Adams
Conny Nichols says
Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Tomm for his sense of humor and remember our work related travels in the 80’s and 90’s where I would see you both. Conny Nichols
Wendy Gehlbach says
Oh, Karen, who’s going to align the paper clips in the drawer now?
It was a pleasure to work with Tomm and through him, get to know you.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Bill and Cheryl Boyle says
Dear Karen, we are so sad to hear the news. We all had so much fun at medical conversions . We will keep all the happy memories and will pray for you.