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Obituary For Thomas "Tom" Matthew Sommer

Thomas (Tom) M. Sommer, 57, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home. He was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1964, the son of James and Joanne (Peterson) Sommer. Tom graduated from Manton High School class of 1982. Following graduation, he worked for Four Winns of Cadillac for 10 years, then went on to AAR of Cadillac where he worked for 21 years. Tom bought his first home in Cadillac, where he lived for 30 years and raised his two daughters.
Tom was a very outgoing man who loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, mushroom hunt, snowmobile and spend time on the water. Tom had a love for cars and enjoyed to eat and make homemade wine. He enjoyed the simple things in life but always lived life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Many people knew him for his infamous Halloween gatherings as he was always the life of the party. He could light up a room with his smile and personality. He was a devoted father, grandpa, brother and son. He loved his children and family very much.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joanne. He is survived by his children, Cassie Lee (Adam) Vasser of Cadillac and Elizabeth Paige (Doug) Lizotte of Royal Oak; two grandchildren, Makenzyee Lee-Ann and Brayden Kessler; sisters, Karin (John) Wenger of Greenville and Faith Ann (Ernest) Barnett of Belding; brothers, William Sommer of Camillus, NY and Joseph Sommer of Fife Lake; and several nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid 19 gathering restrictions, there will be a private viewing for immediate family at this time. A Celebration of Life for friends and extended family will be held at a later date, when restrictions are lifted. Keeping with Tom’s outdoor spirit, his ashes will be spread amongst his favorite places.

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I still can't believe your gone. I will always think of you with memories we've created together over the years. Whether close or apart, you are and always will be a part of me. My brother whom I've help raise and care for all my days. I will surely miss you. I'll do my best to keep our family going until we meet again. ❤️

- Faith Barnett

I look back on all the years we have had together, apart but no matter what we still loved each other in our own ways. We made a beautiful family together and I promise to keep your memory alive. I miss you so much already never thought I could feel so much lose. I will always remeber our last phone call and hold those worda close to my heart forever. May your next journey be as fun filled as this one was. May you now go rest on your favorite mountain, fish at yoir favorite river and party like their is no tomorrow! Forever in my heart and soul! No Goodbyes! I loved you yeaterday, I love you today, and I will tomorrow, and I will love you forever. Until we meet again!

- Karen

RIP, my friend. You'll be missed.

- Terry Johnson

Seems quiet without You, I miss our crazy talks already. Your brother Joe is just lost without You. We found smiles on our faces talking about You & them "Damn red squirrels". They were out there ripping at the bird feeder again! You always kept everything in it's place & the yard nice Tom. I'm surely going to Miss You Brother. Until we meet again, I will keep you in my heart. Gone but not forgotten. I Love You! 💙

- Holly

I know I will see you again in heaven. We shared many good times dear brother. My family was/is so loving!

- Karin Wenger

He couldn't have gone unless his soul contract was fulfilled. I believe in this. He did everything he was given to us for. He made beautiful children, beautiful grandbabies. He levelled up. He's in all of us that are still here, and we live him every day, by being in the moment and appreciating life for what it is, making the most of it. I promise to keep sacred and spreading, what his essence has been for the world and our family. Thank you, Uncle Tom. My love goes out to our family.

- Annisa

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