Thomas Ouellette

Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, after a short illness at Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon, MI; age 86 years. Thomas was born on October 29, 1933 in Detroit, MI to the late Gerald and Alice Ouellette. Thomas honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was married to Rita on August 11, 1956, she survives him. He was a leader in the banking industry for over 50 years in many capacities including President and CEO of Signature Bank.

Surviving besides his wife are: 3 daughters Carolyn (Dave) Schmuker, Pat (Frank) Oddo and Tracy (Bob) Robinson; 1 son Doug (Amy) Ouellette; grandchildren Michelle, Christina, Lindsey (Kyle), Kristen, Sarah, Chelsea, Sean, Zackary (Leah) , Jacob and Kyle; 3 great-grandchildren Sophia, Elsie, and Maverick; brother Joseph (Barb) Ouellette; and sister June Bottesi.

Thomas was preceded in death by his son Michael; daughter Debbie Wilkes; twin brother Gerald Ouellette; and sister Mary Ann Flack.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 27, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E. Tuscola Rd., Frankenmuth, Michigan. Burial will follow in Frankenmuth Township Cemetery. Thomas's family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials Blessed Trinity Catholic Church or Special Olympics.