Thomas Charles Szudzik

Thomas Charles Szudzik, age 84, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on October 23, 2020. Thomas was born on November 26, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Charles and Leda (Powers) Szudzik. He was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Grand Rapids.

Thomas served in the US Navy, stationed in Korea. On September 25, 2004 he married Eddis Mae Hayes. He retired from Capital Engineering and worked for Die Cad Group until 2004.

Thomas was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. He enjoyed golf and fishing on Gun Lake. He enjoyed traveling, especially out west, down south and through northern Michigan. Thomas liked going to the casinos, bowling, and spending time with his family.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leda Szudzik, and his sisters Beth and Charlene.

He is survived by his wife, Eddis (Hayes) Szudzik of Hastings, step-children Shelley Hendrick (Casey Wolfe), Joseph (Toni) Hendrick, Laura (James) Pickett, all from Hastings, 7 grandchildren, Sara Hendricks, Steven Wolfe, Taylor Pickett, Madison McMasters, Makayla Pickett, Ryan Hendrick, Kara Hendrick, all from Hastings, 3 great-grandchildren Natilee Shay of Atlanta, GA, Malea and Malayna Johnson of Caledonia, Michigan, niece Kathy Weed of White Cloud and great-nephew Gordon Deloof of Grand Rapids, nephew David Bockheim of Rockford, Michigan, and other nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Monday, November 2, 2020 from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan, with a prayer service at 6:00 PM, military honors provided by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish, 805 S. Jefferson Avenue, Hastings, MI, 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.