Thomas D. Drahos Sr., 80, of Coldwater, MI, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
With respect to his wishes, cremation has taken place and a burial of ashes will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Thomas was born November 29, 1942, to Paul and Florence (Mroz) Drahos in Detroit, MI . July 8, 1978, Thomas married Geraldine Olenzuk in Westland, MI, she preceded him in death on August 22, 2019.
Thomas honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Upon returning home, he pursued his careers with Ford Motor Company and Asama Coldwater Manufacturing.
Mr. Drahos was a dedicated member of the Coldwater American Legion as well as the Coldwater Eagles. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hunting and fishing along with motorcycles and power sports in general. Tom will be missed as a father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.
Thomas leaves behind his children Thomas (Diana) Drahos Jr. of Westland, MI, David Drahos of Canton, MI, Jon (Heather) Drahos of Livonia, MI; his siblings Camile Carey of South Carolina, Pat Ryba of Dearborn Heights, MI, Paul Drahos of South Lyon, MI, Rich Drahos of Albion, MI; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog Bella and cats Chase and Billy.
In addition to his wife Geraldine, Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; his children Karissa Bouseff, Debbie Sorensen, Kathy Serniuk, Billy Serniuk, David Serniuk; his brother Edward Drahos and his great grandchild Jason Sorenson.
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