Thomas L. Ehler, age 71, of Greenwich, died Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky after a brief illness. He was born November 23, 1940 in West Alexandria, Ohio, son of the late Paul and Ivis Maude (Enzor) Ehler. Tom moved to Greenwich in 1943. He was a 1958 graduate of Greenwich High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1965. Tom worked for Gorman Rupp in Mansfield for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Erika G. (Anhoff) Ehler, whom he married December 1, 1961; daughters, Mary Slone and her friend Paul Shine of Greenwich and Nancy (Scott) Somsak of Willard; grandchildren, Mike Slone, Matthew Slone and his fianc' Nicole Hale of Greenwich, Jenna Somsak of Willard; brother, Daniel (Rosalee) Ehler of Oberlin; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Ehler and his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Gayle Ehler. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at the Eastman Funeral Home, 49 West Main St., Greenwich where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday with Chaplain David Detwiler officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials if desired may be given to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.