Thomas Draudt Obituary

Thomas E. Draudt

May 27, 1943 - Sep 29, 2025

Norwalk

Thomas Earl Draudt was born May 27, 1943, in Lakewood, to Oris Earl Draudt and Mamie (Thomson) Draudt. He passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 82.

Tom grew up in Lakewood, moved with his parents to Florida for a short time, and eventually returned to Ohio, residing in Wakeman for many years before later moving to Norwalk. Tom was a graduate of Western Reserve High School, class of 1961.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 58 years, Beverly Ann (Watson) Draudt, whom he loved for 64 years.

He is survived by their three children, Michele Williams (Thomas) of Powell, Donna Coon (Chad) of Berlin Heights, and Melissa Englert (Kevin) of Norwalk; 11 grandchildren, Allory Williams Dudycz (Karol), Kellen Williams, Ellis Williams, Ryllan Williams, Tyler Coon, Hannah Coon, Micaela Sigsworth (Sam), Kaden Englert (Cortney), Olivia Juby (Nathan), Sydney Englert, and Ava Englert; and two great-grandchildren, Halle Juby and Veronica Englert.

Tom loved his family more than anything and was happiest when he was at family gatherings surrounded by his loved ones. He was also a devoted son who loved and cared for his parents faithfully. He loved music and could always be found playing the songs he enjoyed on his stereo and in his car. Tom loved making tapes and CDs of his favorite tunes for his family and friends, and instilled a love of music in his daughters. He played the piano and guitar and started a band when he was a young man, performing at local events. He was a disc jockey at a local radio station for a time. Tom loved movies, reading, fishing, and took up golfing for several years. He also had a sweet tooth and was always up for going out for ice cream. Tom was a quiet, thoughtful person, but had a wry sense of humor and loved joking and kidding around with his daughters and grandchildren. He had a selfless, loyal, generous heart. He loved animals, even his mean cat Kato, and always had a biscuit or treat and a kind word for every family dog he visited. Tom was a hard worker and was employed at Luxaire in Elyria and later at Nordson in Amherst for many years. He will be deeply missed by his family, but always fondly remembered for his kindness, loyalty, love, and devotion as a son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. His memory and legacy will live on in his family, a tribute to him.

We welcome those whose lives he touched to make a donation in his name to Huron County Humane Society at www.huroncountyhumanesociety.com, where he and his late wife, Beverly, adopted their little dog, Foxy, and to commemorate his love of animals.

Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, 16 Cooper Street, Wakeman. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, at Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, with Chaplain Mel Sayler presiding. Burial will follow at Wakeman Cemetery, Wakeman. Following the committal service, a gathering to celebrate Tom's life will be at Wakeman Eagles Club, 35 East Main Street, Wakeman.

Toft Funeral Home, Wakeman Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Condolences may be shared online at toftfuneralhome.com.