Thomas Lee “Tommy” Sasser , age 51, a lifelong resident of Portage, IN passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Tommy is survived by his mother, Linda Sasser (nee Kincheloe); siblings: Lisa (Paul) Sutton, Ernie (Heather) Sasser; nieces and nephews: Katie (Ruben Salgado) Sasser, Keith Sasser, Karl Sutton, Taylor Sasser, Savanna (Robbie Pavlinac) Sasser, Autumn Sasser, Zack Sasser; great-nephews: Greyson Mullins, Bentley Sasser, Kobe Sasser, Enrique Flores; great-nieces: Ayra Pavlinac, Melina Sasser; aunts: Ada (Jose) Flores, Shirley Akers, Marie Sasser; uncle, Gerald “Mutt” (Barb) Sasser; and many more extended family members.
Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Ernie Sasser; and his pooches, Sammy and Sassy, who were like his children.
Tommy was born and raised in Portage and attended the Portage school systems. He was an employee of The City of Portage as an operator with many years of service. Tommy was a member of the Hobart and Portage Moose Lodges, Hobart Eagles, Portage V.F.W., and the Portage American Legion, where he could be found at the horseshoe pits or roasting a hog. He also enjoyed bowling, bingo, darts, and fishing.
Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service, 2700 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN 46348.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the funeral home with Rev. Scott Jones officiating.
Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Portage, IN.
Visit Tommy’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.