Thomas 'Tom' A. Reahard, 61, Wabash, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 12, 1949 in Wabash, Indiana to the late James E. Reahard Sr. and Betty Jean (Butzin) Reahard, she survives in Wabash.He was a life time resident of Wabash.Tom battled Parkinson Disease for 13 years.

He was a 1967 graduate from Wabash High School. He married Pamela Jo Clark on June 29, 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash, she survives. He became involved in the meat industry in 1970, when he joined Start-Wetzel Foods of Indianapolis, later acquired by Rath Packing. He achieved membership in Partridge "circle of Excellence" a group of outstanding employees of Partridge Meats of Cincinnati, he was honored for his achievement and postitive attitude. He was with Partridge Meats since 1985, prior to his retirement. He worked for Creative Foods retiring in 2003. He attended Wabash Friends Church. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Wabash. He had a love for rebuilding hot rod cars. His enjoyed his grandchildren and loved his family.

Along with his mother, Betty and wife, Pam; he is also survived by daughters, Tammy Reahard of Wabash, Mrs. Evan (Tonya) Hedrick of Somerset, and Diane Norwood of Wabash; brothers, Robert 'Bob' Reahard (Julie) of Wabash and James E. Reahard Jr. (Debbie) of Somerset; sister, Mrs. James (Judy) Dewald of Lincolnshire, Illinois; grandchildren, Baron Thomas Hedrick and Jasey Jo Hedrick both of Somerset.

Services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Officiating the services will be Pastor David Phillips. Burial will follow in the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset, Indiana.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 noon until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials at to Parkinson's Association or Wabash/Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice.