Thomas Wascha Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Wascha of Burton, Michigan, who passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Day; his brothers, Robert Wascha and James Wascha; his siblings-in-law, Laura "Cookie" Wascha, Geraldine Wascha, Dr. Gary Roat and Robert Liddle; and his parents-in-law, Jean LaFave (Pearson) and Robert Pearson.
He is survived by: his wife Joan Kay Wascha; his children, Kim Kallas (Greg), Jennifer Wascha Wise and Eric Wascha (Kara); his grandchildren, McKenna Kay Ellison (Nick), Grant Thomas Wise, Henry Wascha and Emmet Wascha; his siblings, Donald Wascha and Dolores Roat-Arnold; and his siblings-in-law, Judy Liddle, Joyce Pearson, Susan Wascha and John Varner. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church (5199 Richfield Rd, Flint, MI 48506). A rosary was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Michigan Parkinson Foundation in honor of Tom.
May 10, 2026
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