Thomas Lynne Schlitz

Although Tom never spoke about it after returning home, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He was awarded the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign medals for his service in Vietnam.

Tom was interested in computers and obtained his Masters education at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. He worked as a computer programmer at Fansteel, Briggs & Stratton and JC Penney. Family vacations including road trips to visit extended family, cruises and visits to Disney are just a few of things that brought joy to Tom. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and attending to his "rescue garden" of distressed plants from local nurseries.

Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elaine Schlitz and his brothers Robert and William Schlitz. Tom is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 44 years, Heide Schlitz (Pushee); daughter Angela (Donnie) Wheat and two grandchildren Ethan and Evelyn Wheat; siblings:

Peter (Peggy) Schlitz, Susan Sorenson, James Schlitz, John Schlitz, Joann (Paul) Langner, Michael (Kathleen) Schlitz, Ann (Steve) Wirkuty, Mary (Alan) Rench, Ted Schlitz, Charles (Laura) Schlitz.

A visitation for Thomas will be held Friday, February 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Stonebriar Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 10375 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75033. A celebration of life funeral service will occur Friday, February 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM, 10375 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75033. A committal service with military honors will occur Friday, February 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that a donation be made in Thomas Lynne Schlitz’s name to your local Park and Wildlife organizations or plant a tree or flowers in your area.