Thomas H. Grilliot

Thomas H. Grilliot, age 80, of McCartyville passed away at 1:00 AM on May 5, 2018 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. He was born in McCartyville, Ohio on March 28, 1938 to the late Bernard O. & Frances (Drees) Grilliot. He is survived by sisters: Ruth Gehrlich, Florida, Joan Grilliot, Columbus, brother Gerald & Doris Grilliot, California, brother-in-law Joseph Schwartz and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Delores & Charles Frilling, Irene Grilliot, Naomi & Walter Schroeder, Bernard F. & Elsie Grilliot, Marlene Schwartz, Thelma & Sam Kaup, brother-in-law James Gehrlich.  Tom was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville, Minster Eagles, and the American Legion.  He served in the U S Army from 1961 to 1963.  Tom loved fishing and hunting and was the unofficial McCartyville “town” mechanic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville with Rev. Steven Mondiek, Celebrant. Burial will be held with full military honors at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH on Tuesday, May 8 from 4 to 8 pm and Wednesday from 9:00 to 10:00am.   In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Veterans Memorial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.