Thomas J. Jursich Sr. of Des Plaines. Tom was born January 3, 1953 to the late Norman and late Eleanor Jursich and passed away surrounded by his family on March 16, 2019.Tom was the loving husband of Denise (nee Pepera) Jursich; devoted father of Tom (Ellie) Jursich Jr. and Rebecca Jursich; dear brother of Donald (Late Ann) Jursich, and Michael (Marilyn) Jursich; caring brother in law of Christine (Edward) Duda; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Tom made friends everywhere he went especially American Metalcraft where he worked for 47 years. Visitation Wednesday from 3-8pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, Tom's family would like a donation to be made in Tom's name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network use link below.