Thomas A. Croll, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born on February 11, 1924 in Berlin Heights, Ohio to the late Warren and Sophia Croll. Tom proudly served his country as a Signalman second class in the United States Navy during World War II, and was awarded a Purple Heart. He graduated from Emerson High School in Gary and Indiana University in Bloomington. His first job after college was at Pickart & Croll Insurance, and he retired from Gary National Bank as a Vice President in the 80's. Tom was an avid sports fan and loved cheering for the Chicago Bears and Cubs, the Hobart Brickies, and the Indiana Hoosiers. He also enjoyed golfing and bowling. Tom was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hobart where he sang in the choir and was active in the Sunshine Gang. He was the President of the Gary Exchange Club in 1957, and was a member of many NW Indiana civic organizations such as the Gary Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis International, Lions Club, and the Gary Old Timers to name a few. He also volunteered at St Mary's Medical Center.

He is survived by four children: Nancy (Neil) Bussard of Fort Wayne, IN; William (Charlotte) Croll of Fort Wayne, IN; Barbara (Stanley) Hill of Alexandria, VA; Mary (Chip) Roll of Truckee, CA; five grandchildren: Tom, Matt, Kim, Tim and Jen; and six great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Janice Croll; and three brothers. Memorial contributions in Tom's name may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hobart, 654 E. 4th Street, Hobart, IN 46342.

A funeral service for Tom will take place Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:30 am at Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Road, Hobart with Rev. Rebecca L. Smith officiating. He will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com