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Thomas Belen

Portland, MI

May 2, 1936 - November 28, 2016

Thomas Belen Obituary

BELEN, Thomas E. Westphalia Thomas E. Belen, 80, of Westphalia, passed away on November 28, 2016. Thomas was born on May 2, 1936 in Westphalia, MI, the son of Norbert and Marian (Wieber) Belen. Tom retired from General Motors Fisher Body Division after 35 years. Tom belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters and was the proud father of six children and 3 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anita (Rademacher) Belen; their children, Steve Belen, David Belen, and Jacqueline Belen Lake. He was also husband to the late Vera (Smart) Belen. Surviving are his three sons, Michael (Tracy) Belen, Jeffrey Belen, and Thomas M. Belen; grandchildren, Corey Belen, Sean Belen, and Meagan Belen; sister, Karen Thelen of Westphalia; and brother, Timothy (Judie) Belen of Westphalia. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Eric Weber presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Westphalia. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with rosaries being prayed at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the St. Mary's Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia Street, Westphalia. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes, Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pewamo-Westphalia High School golf team in memory of Thomas. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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