PEARL, Thomas
Source: The Fountain County Neighbor, December 10, 2007, pg A3
ATTICA — Thomas E. Pearl, 70,
Attica, died at 11:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 in St. Elizabeth Seton
Speciality Hospital, Lafayette. He had been in failing health since August. He
was born March 13, 1937 in Lafayette, the son of John and Martha (Snouwaert)
Pearl. He was formerly married to Lolene S. Cooper in 1965 in Covington. He was
a life resident of Attica, graduating from Attica High School. He worked at C
& D Technologies in Attica for 40 years, retiring in 2002 He was a member
of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica and the Eagles Lodge #2596 of
Attica. Survivors include: two sons, Thomas E. Pearl Jr. and Richard A. Pearl,
both of Attica; a daughter, Dodie K. Smith, Attica; two sisters, Jean (Joseph)
Brickler, Brownsburg and Catherine Young, Benton, Mo.; seven grandchildren,
Heather, Jessica, Chris, Nicole, Josh, Noah and Dillon; and four
great-grandchildren, Skyler, Scottie, Emily and Chloe. He was preceded in death
by his parents; a brother, Gerald; three sisters, Norma Pearl, Helen Haddock
and Pat Pearl; a step brother, Jack Pearl; and a step sister, Margaret Leath.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (Monday) in Maus Funeral Home,
Attica, with a rosary service being held at 4:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be at
10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Attica, with the Rev.
David Rasner officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery,
Attica. Online condolences may be sent to www.mausfuneralhome.com. – jlr
