Tommy was born to Mary Evelyn Akers and her spouse, Wade Akers, and to Richard Lee Schaller. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Schaller, John Schaller, and Larry Akers, and by his sister, Pamela Hendrix.
He is survived by his sisters, Patty Boggs, Sondra Vanoster, Karin Schaller, and Tammy Bradshaw, along with many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Services will be held at a later date.