Thomas “Tom” Jay Steusloff, 76, died on August 28, 2022. He was born August 1, 1946, in Toledo, OH, to the late Lester A. Steusloff and Violet L. Steusloff. His greatest pride was the love for his family as he is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Jean Rhudy Steusloff; two sons, Jay Randall “Randy” Steusloff and Garrett Rhudy Steusloff (and wife Michelle); grandchildren Aiden James Steusloff, Charlotte Grace Steusloff, and Jackson Rhudy Steusloff; brother Phillip Steusloff (with wife Pat) and nieces Nicole Morris and Danielle Cox.
Tom was a varsity letterman in baseball, football, and wrestling. After graduation, he left for the University of Cincinnati where he graduated in 1969 with a BS in Aerospace Engineering. He then accepted a job with Lockheed and immediately moved to Atlanta, GA where he began a career in aerospace sales. He took the opportunity to travel the world and use his engaging personality to drive his success.
After meeting and marrying his wife Jean in 1977, Tom became a loving, devoted, and endlessly supportive father to his two boys. So much so that he left Lockheed to pursue domestic opportunities that allowed more time for family. He later returned to Lockheed; ending his career with a stint in contracting.
Tom followed all sports but particularly loved to cheer for his Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Bearcats, and Green Bay Packers. Separately, he loved being at and boating on Lake Lanier, sailing around the Caribbean on a catamaran with close friends, and traveling with his family. His family trips included Hawaii, Canada, the Caribbean, New Zealand, Central America, and national parks out west. Through it all, everyone Tom met was greeted with an entertaining story highlighted by his dry wit.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the V Foundation for cancer research (www.v.org) or the charity of your choosing.
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