Thomas Hull Obituary

Thomas Hull

Thomas W. "Tom" Hull of rural Tiffin passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

Tom was born June 16, 1956, in Fremont, to Samuel and Hazel Hull. He married the love of his life, Dena (Stiger), on Oct. 16, 1976, in Old Fort, and she survives in rural Tiffin.

Tom is also survived by four children, Ryan (April) Hull, Aaron (Andrea) Hull, Angela (Dillon) Bogner, and Tyler (Acacia) Hull; 11 grandchildren, Cale, Brock, Carson, Addison, Wyatt, Reid, Norah, Foster, and Urban Hull, and Mya and Rhett Bogner; sister, Phyllis (Tim) Riley; sister-in-law, Cindy (Jeff) Schuller; brother-in-law, Mike Stiger; sister-in-law, Janet Work; nieces, Diana Hull, Beth (Nate) Ash, and Rachel (Chris) Hemminger; and nephews, Craig Hull, Jeffrey Schuller, and Alex (Deanna) Schuller.

Tom was a 1974 graduate of Bettsville High School. He was a life-time farmer following in his dad and grandfather's footsteps. He also did maintenance at Bettsville Schools for nine years. Truly a "jack of all trades," he was the resource for his family for many of their own projects and has helped each of his children discover their own talents and abilities.

He had an eye for detail and a love of antique and classic cars, especially mustangs. He was a member of Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club based out of Auburn, Indiana, and proudly served for several years as a judge of the Auburn class cars during their annual ACD Festival and Car Show. His artistic eye has carried through into his children and grandchildren. He was so proud of every picture drawn, beaded creation, or play-doh sculpture they placed in front of him.

Tom enjoyed his family over everything and was a beloved husband, treasured father, and adored grandpa. His wife, Dena, was the love of his life and he made sure to go above and beyond for her, demonstrating to his children the epitome of true love and setting a grand example of what marriage should be. He loved his children and was always there for guidance, praise, and compassionate wisdom. Most recently, his greatest treasure was time spent with his grandchildren, watching them play with each other, in the house, in the driveway, or listening to them screech and squeal playing upstairs. It was a joy for him. Grandpa Tom will be greatly missed by his "munchkins."

Over his lifetime, Tom had many pet companions, each one holding a special place in his heart. He is most recently preceded in death by his loyal silky terrier, Zoey. He and Dena's labradoodle, Bailey, will be surviving him at home.

His family would like to thank Mary, Dr. Al-Khalili, and the staff at Tiffin Mercy Cancer Center for all they have done and the care Tom received over the last six-and-a-half years.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, and 10 a.m. until the time of Tom's service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Bettsville. Burial will follow at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to F.A.C.T of Seneca County, Seneca County Humane Society, Old Fort FFA, or Lakota FFA.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.