It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas R. Deja (Ada, Michigan), born in Edmore, Michigan, who passed away on March 13, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his wife Ann (Witkowski); his parents, Robert Deja and Helen Deja; his brother Richard; and his parents-in-law, Ted and Terry Witkowski.

He is survived by : his children, Thomas (Jenna) of Oak Park, IL, Sean (Vonda) of Kentwood and Rachell Mariage (Dane) of Walker; and his siblings-in-law, Karen Deja-Caulkett of Edmore, Jeanette Witkowski of Maryland, Ruth Wyant of Allendale, Elissa Simon of Illinois, Mark Witkowski of Holland, MI and John (Kristin) of Holland, MI..

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to San Juan Diego Academy (https://sanjuandiegoacademy.com), 1650 Godfrey Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, Humane Society of West Michigan, 3077 Wilson Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, Feeding America of West Michigan, 864 W River Center Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, Paws for a Cause, 4646 South Division Wayland, MI 49348, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home