Thomas W. Landin

Thomas W. Landin, 87, passed away September 25, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Born September 12, 1939, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marciel Landin. Tom graduated from Huntertown High School in 1957.

He was an active member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #166 for 60 years.

Tom enjoyed fishing, hanging in his garage and spending time with his family and friends.

He was the kindest, most loving person and will be greatly missed.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lana (Staley) Landin; son, Tommy; his parents; and sisters, Sharon Muncy and Judy Gandolfo.

He is survived by his daughters, Tamara Branstetter, Tanya (Daniel) Lauer and Traci Griffith (Mark); grandchildren, Alex (Lexi), Zoey (Allan), Eric (Shayna), Alexa (Adam), Emilee (RJ), Chloe (Jack); sister, Gloria Weilbaker, brother, Denny Landin; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Thank you to his angel caregivers, Tammy and Regina.

Private Services will be held. Entombment in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN.

In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family asks that you honor Tom’s memory by doing something kind for someone else. A simple act of kindness would be a beautiful way to carry on the love and goodness of the sweetest man we were blessed to know.

Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.