Thomas Harbec

Thomas Joseph Harbec, age 69, of Caro passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at Select Specialties Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1940 in Cass City to the late Joseph and Martha (Harrison) Harbec. Tom lived much of his life in Tuscola County with the exception of a stint in Detroit. He was a Cass City High School graduate and attended a computer training school. On June 15, 1960 Tom was united in marriage with the former Christine Zawerucha at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Wilmot. While living in Detroit he was an owner/operator of a Twin Pines milk route. The majority of his work life was as a computer operator for the Bay Arenac Intermediate School District. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Tom enjoyed the out-of-doors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Tina; his twin children, Mark Harbec and his partner Paul Streckmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Melissa (Jay) Laney of Canton; two grandchildren, Grace and Jillian Laney at home; one sister, Pat (Bob) Hunter of Cass City; two aunts and one uncle, Francis Hrabec of Cass City, Florence Prichard of Detroit and Bill Harrison of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Knechtel; as well as his remaining aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at the Collon Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Kucharczyk officiating. In accordance with Toms wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Collon Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Michigan.