Thomas H. Sadler, 78 of Markle and formerly of Uniondale passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 11:24 am on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence. Tom was a 1959 graduate of Lafayette Central High School. He was a member of Markle Church of Christ and the Zanesville Lions Club. Tom had worked in heavy construction for John Dehner, Inc. for over 40 years. He enjoyed being creative in making playful events for his family and friends and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an exceptionally loving husband, father and grandpa “Poppy”. Tom was known for his generosity, fun-loving spirit, and was an example of Christian faith for all who knew him.
Tom was born on February 9, 1941 in Fort Wayne, the son of Harley R. and Irene M. (Rushart) Sadler.
He was united in marriage to Louise Bradbury on July 9, 1960 in Zanesville. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include three daughters: Christine A. Patton of Fort Wayne; Dana L. (Rick) Hoopingarner of Bluffton; Gaye L. (Chad) McMillan of Uniondale; three sisters: Janeece St. John of Fort Wayne; Lucy (Jacques) Thibeault of Fort Wayne; Debi (Joe) Hall of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law: Peggy Sadler of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Roger Sadler.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with additional visitation on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm both at the Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse Street, Markle, Indiana.
Memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, November 15, 2019 following visitation at the Markle Church of Christ.
Interment will be at the Hoverstock Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made out to Zanesville Lions Club or Heart to Heart Hospice both in care of Myers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770.
