Thomas Lee Stelhorn

August 10, 1941 – June 22, 2022

Thomas Lee Stelhorn, 80 of Westfield, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2022, in his daughter’s home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on August 10, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Norville Stelhorn and Mary (Parkis) Hart.

Mr. Stelhorn graduated from North Central High School and was a member of ROTC for 3 years. He worked most of his life as a pressman, then supervisor for The Indianapolis Star News and retired in 2021 from the Westfield Washington Schools Transportation System as a bus driver.

He met his wife, Lynda Lee (Campbell) Stelhorn on a blind date. They were married in North Tacoma Christian Church and were married for 30 years. Throughout his marriage, he was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was also a member of the American Legion in Sheridan, Indiana.

Mr. Stelhorn enjoyed racing, visiting the casino, loved going out to eat, singing karaoke, traveling but most of all, spending time with his loved ones, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter Christina Lynn (Bobby) Smock; five grandchildren Dylan, Michael, Robert (Victoria), Emily and Jeffrey (Morgan) McConnell; two great-grandchildren Hayden and Amira; and four grandchildren through his daughter’s marriage, Savannah, Olivia, Isaiah and Noah.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lynda; stepfathers Don Norwalt and Paul Hart; father-in-law Frank T. Campbell; and mother-in-law Thelma C. Campbell.

Visitation is scheduled to run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., with a memorial service scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Hamilton Memorial Park-Washington Park Cemetery, 4180 Westfield Road, Westfield, Indiana.

The family would appreciate any memorial contributions be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services.