Thomas "Tom" H. Cagle

Thomas “Tom” H. Cagle, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born on August 5th, 1940, in Joliet, IL to Harold and Virginia Cagle. Tom graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1958. He served four honorable years in the Marine Corps earning the rank of Corporal. The family relocated to Hobart, IN where he would manage Express Auto Supply for 25 years. In March of 1987, Tom was recommended to the Golf Committee of River Pointe Country Club, formerly known as the Supervisors’ CC, by his dear friend, John Donnelly for the Pro-Shop manager position where the Board of Directors unanimously voted to hire him. It was a dream come true for him to be on the golf course every day for 24 years. Periodically he would fill in at Duck Creek Golf Shop. Tom has many life long friendships that began with his love of golf. He also loved the Chicago Cubs and “Da Bears”. Tom will be greatly missed. Tom is survived by his dedicated and loving wife-Judy; stepsons-Jason and Shawn Himo, daughter-in-law-Matilda Perez-Himo; granddaughter-Payton Himo; nephews-James (Laurie), Matt (Kris) Lukanich; nieces-Lynn (Alan) Ogan; Tom’s beloved dog-Chummy; countless other loved ones, friends and golf buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents-Harold and Virginia Cagle; his wife of forty years-Maureen Cagle; sister-Gloria Lukanich; uncle-Harold Josh Johnson. Visitation for Tom will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart, IN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Burns (Hobart), Pastor John Starr officiating. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Portage, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tom and Judy’s 11 year old granddaughter, Payton, who was born with half of a heart (Hyperplasticity right Tricuspic atresia) and is currently awaiting approval to be placed on the transplant list to receive a new heart. Donations can be made directly to Judy Cagle or through Venmo @Matilda-Himo. He was Payton’s Pepaw and the time they spent together was full of love, singing, dancing and making memories. Tom loved Payton with all his heart. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Thomas "Tom" H. Cagle

August 5, 1940 - September 15, 2023