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Thomas McAllister Obituary

Thomas D. "Cal" McAllister

Feb 16, 1948 - May 18, 2023

Sandusky

Thomas D. "Cal" McAllister, 75, of Sandusky passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 16, 1948, in Sandusky. He graduated from Perkins High School in 1966 and then attended Northwood Institute in Midland, Michigan. Tom was most recently employed as a baker at The Donut House and Smith's Bakery, but he also worked at the Houston Post and resorts in New England early in his life.

He was proud of his American Indian heritage and was a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. Tom's hobbies included word puzzles and reading westerns and books about aviation and military history. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, sprint car, supermodified, and Indycar racing. He traveled the country to watch races, worked on the pit crew of a sprint car team, and for a time, worked at the Sandusky Speedway.

He is survived by his brother, Charles (Diana) McAllister Jr. of Cape Coral, Florida; sister, Margaret "Peggy" (Howard) Reinbolt of Sandusky; three nieces, Carrie (Charles) Porter of Castalia, Lorrie McAllister of Phoenix, Arizona, and Carla McAllister of Cape Coral, Florida; and three grandnephews and grandnieces, Andrew Smith of Sandusky, Brooks McAllister of Kansas City, Missouri, and Harriet McAllister of Phoenix, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary (Schaeffer) McAllister Sr.

At the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 2712 Mason Road, Oxford Township, Milan. The Rev. Wendy Schindler-Chasney will officiate. All are welcome. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Erie County Lions Club, in care of Project Lifesaver, P.O. Box 613, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or the donor's favorite charity.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, is honored to assist family with arrangements.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on May 27, 2023.

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Renee

December 18, 2024

Still on my mind, still in my heart. Missing you. Merry Christmas Tommy.

Renee

May 14, 2024

So many good and fun memories of my dearest friend "Tommy". I started Perkins in 7th grade. The class room was Mr Illig' s homeroom. I was seated between Rod and Tom. Tom in front of me and Rod behind me. We became best friends from the start.
Both now together again.
We , your loved ones/friends... miss you. I will always miss you and your smile.

Joseph McPeek

May 25, 2023

Cal, I often think of you and Rod talking after midnight at the Donut House. Good Friends Good memories. Heaven is full of great people like you two.

Lisa (Hurak) DeVerna

May 23, 2023

Cal was one of my dad's best friends in High School. He worked with my mom at Perkins Pancake House in High School as well, and introduced my dad to her. Cal worked for my parents off and on for many years at their bakery. I'm sorry they lost touch with each other as they were older, but I hope Dad greeted him with a smile in Heaven!

Renee

May 21, 2023

I truly have a broken heart right now. Tommy was my friend was, from 7th grade to even, now. We have always called one another on our birthdays.
I call him Baby. So to my Baby... I will miss you and always remember you with love.

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St. John's United Church of Christ

2712 Mason Road W, Oxford Township, Milan, OH 44846

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St. John's United Church of Christ

2712 Mason Road W, Oxford Township, Milan, OH 44846

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