Sandusky, Ohio - Thomas R. Brutsche, 87, passed away January 19, 2018, in Firelands Regional Medical Center. Survived by his loving companion, Barbara Shupe, by children, Elsie Jane Neiding, Timothy Brutsche, Eric Brutsche, and Timothy Shupe, grandchildren, and siblings. Graveside services will be private in Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Ohio. No calling hours. Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements. Send Condolences