Thomas Stoerkel

December 9, 1930 - January 3, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Stoerkel, age 90, of Galena Ohio, passed away after a short stay at Kobacker House on January 3rd 2021. Veteran of the U.S. Army, Korean War. Former Partner of Eberts and Stoerkel Architecture, retired from the City of Columbus (division of planning). Proceeded in Death by Father Frank Stoerkel Sr., Mother Olive Stoerkel, Wife Dora Lee Stoerkel, Brother Frank Stoerkel Jr., Son-in Law Rob Cowden. Survived by Wife Mary Ann Stoerkel, Son Todd (Cynthia) Stoerkel, Son Tim (Lisa) Stoerkel, Daughter Kelly Cowden. Granddaughter Ashley (Gabe) Albanese, Great Grandson Dominic Albanese, Brother Bill (Denice) Stoerkel. Step Children, John (Jackie) Purcell, Terri (Frank) Albanese, Gary Purcell, Paula Bown, Doug (Jamie) Purcell, 6 Step Grand Children and 5 Step Great Grand Children. Graduate of Ravenna High School, BA Architecture Kent State University. Member of Worthington United Methodist Church over 50 years and served as an usher for most of those years. Former member of the Lion’s Club and Builders Exchange of Central Ohio. For all who knew Tom, they knew a man with a gentle, warm, peaceful, kind, loving and playful spirit- a giving man with a tender and faithful heart. He loved to travel, spend afternoons with a great book and he became an expert Lego builder. Tom was an animal lover – and his heart was warmed by wagging tails, soothing purrs, singing birds and ambling deer. Every neighborhood dog found their way to Tom’s home, as they knew he would have biscuits waiting for them. He holds such a special place in our hearts and he will be missed by all. A Private Service for family to be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Delaware County in memory of Thomas K Stoerkel. www.hsdcohio.org 4920 State Route 37 East, Delaware, OH 43015.