Thomas "Tom" Norman Twarek of Crawfordsville passed away Friday
night at his home from respiratory failure, surrounded by his family.
He was 73.
Tom was born Aug. 29, 1950, in Port Clinton, Ohio; he was the son of
Francis David Twarek and Magdalene Richik Twarek of Marblehead.
After moving to Norfolk, Virginia, and Pendleton, Oregon, he
graduated from Highland High School in Highland, Indiana, and
earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State. He worked
as an accountant for many years. He married Ellen Ball in 1976.
Tom was active in the community, serving on the Boys and Girls Club
board and as a member of Kiwanis. He was a long-time member of
St. John's Episcopal Church. He traveled extensively, participated in
local volleyball and bowling leagues, and enjoyed playing trivia and
watching sports. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the
Vietnam War.
Surviving family includes wife, Ellen Ball; son, Andrew "Drew" Twarek
(Aimee); daughter, Abby Twarek-McCann (David); son, Cameron
Twarek (Allison); four grandchildren, Eli, Micah, Aaron, and Peter;
sister, Mary Ann Cook (Bob); three brothers, Jim Twarek (Chris), John
Twarek (Tina) and Dave Twarek (Sue); and many nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Friday, March 1 from 4-7 pm at St. John's Episcopal
Church, 212 S. Green Street, Crawfordsville. A funeral service will be
on Saturday at 11 am, followed by an inurnment at the St. John's
Columbarium.
Donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Montgomery County
Community Foundation or Heifer International.