Thomas Edward Tacker, 61, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed at 7:20 pm, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home. He was born August 14, 1959 in Fort Carson, Colorado, to Paul K. and Mona Jo (Herrell) Tacker.
Tom was a 1977 graduate of Peru High School and attended Ivy Tech. He first married Janet R. (Poe) Moore on December 22, 1982, and together they had Michaela Tacker. He later married Laura Behny in Wabash on June 5, 1993. Tom worked for Schwanns in Wabash. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and also coached Little League. Tom was a special person who you only meet once in a lifetime. He enjoyed music, the outdoors, fishing, guns, and most importantly his family. He was a man of God, with a truly beautiful soul. He impacted so many lives, leaving behind shoes that can never be filled.
He is survived by his former wife Janet Tacker of Kokomo, Indiana; wife, Laura Tacker of Wabash, six children, Michaela Tacker of Kokomo, Grant (Hannah) Tacker of Wabash, Hope (Ryan Snyder) Tacker of Lagro, Indiana, Lane (Haley Burton) Tacker, Luke Tacker, and Samuel Tacker, all of Wabash, 6 grandchildren, Gracie, Xavier, Hunter, Braxton, Rylynn, and Karsyn, father, Paul K. Tacker of Goshen, Indiana, and his brother, Mike Tacker of Pierceton, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mona Jo Tacker.
Per Tom’s request there will be no viewing. There will be a Celebration of Tom’s life from 2-6pm Sunday at 5973 W. 200 S. Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
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