- Date Of Birth: August 3, 1938
- Date Of Death: July 10, 2019
- State: Indiana
Tom L. Sigsbee, 80, of Elkhart, passed away, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Elkhart Hospice House. Tom was born in Elkhart on August 3, 1938 to the late James W. and Marie (Anderson) Sigsbee. He graduated from Elkhart High School. He worked for a time at Elkhart Brass before enlisting in the U.S. Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963, serving with the 2nd. Missile Battalion, 84th. Artillery Unit in Germany. He returned to the states and married Sherry C. House on August 23, 1964 in Metea, Indiana. Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Sherry C. Sigsbee; son Matt (Jill) Sigsbee; daughter Debbie (Corey) Mann; five loving grandchildren, Kyler, Chloe, Caleb, Jamie and Eric.
Tom was preceded in death by 5 siblings, Beverly Sigsbee, John W., Franklin D., Paul and Richard Sigsbee.
Tom proudly served as a fireman with the City of Elkhart for 22 years, starting in 1968 and retiring in 1990 with the rank of Lieutenant. He was a member of the DAV Chapter #19, was an avid Notre Dame fan and loved spending time with his grandkids; family was always number 1 with Tom. He spoiled his dog Tucker.
