Thomas R. Koebcke, 66, of Selma, IN died unexpectedly Sunday May 2, 2010 at his home in Selma, IN. He was born on December 4, 1943 in Valparaiso, IN. On September 28, 1963 in Francesville, IN, he married Susan (Wuethrich) Koebcke.
He graduated from Francesville High School in 1961 and from Ball State University in 1966. He retired in 1999 after 33 years of teaching for Liberty-Perry Schools.
Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He had a love for Giant Schnauzers. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, Liberty-Perry Teachers Association, Fayette County Rifle and Pistol Club, and ABATE. He was an avid NRA member and a hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman until suffering from rheumatoid arthritis the last 10 years. He was a faithful blood donor until he was unable to donate because of his health.
Surviving relatives include his wife Susan Koebcke of Selma, IN; parents, Max and Marie Erb of Monon, IN; son, Tom Koebcke of Austin, TX; daughter, Polly Hines (husband: David) of Noblesville, IN; three grandchildren, Lexiann, Xavier and Izabella Hines of Noblesville, IN; one sister, Kitty (husband: Mike) Brooks of Columbia, MO.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday May 6, 2010 at Garden View Funeral Home 10501 North State Road 3 Muncie, IN. Rev. Mark Ellcessor will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, IN. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Central Missouri Humane Society 616 Big Bear Blvd Columbia, MO 65202 or Selma United Methodist Church Children''s Ministry P.O. Box 412 Selma, IN 47383. If you would like to sign the online guest book and send condolences to the family, you may do so by visiting www.gardenveiwandgardensofmemory.com