Thomas Adrian Kathman was born in St Bernard, Ohio in 1944 to Adrian and Jane (Schlosser) Kathman. He lived his entire life in

St Bernard attending St Clement Elementary School, Roger Bacon High School and Xavier University. He was

a lifelong member of St Clement Parish.

Tom was preceded in death by his father and mother as well as two sisters, Nancy (Kathman) Early and

Patricia (Kathman) Morris. Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sue (Schrand) Kathman as well as his

children, Rebecca (Steven) Heckman, Thomas (Bridget) Kathman, Donna Mechley, David Kathman and Annie

(Ben) Karle. Tom was the proud grandpa to John (Maddy) Heckman, Elizabeth Heckman; Julia, Grace and TJ

Kathman; Marie and Teddy Mechley; Sam, Marli, Emma and Cooper Kathman; Noah, Declan and Kerrigan

Karle and the great grandpa to Jamie Heckman. Tom is also survived by his two loving sisters Debbie (Fred)

Ewald and MaryBeth (Steve) Asbach.

Tom dedicated many years of service to the city of St Bernard serving as Safety Director, Treasurer and

President of Council He also dedicated service to Our Lady of Angels High School on their school board and

served as president of St Clement Athletic Association. Throughout his life, Tom was a model of service for his

family. Tom worked as an independent insurance agent for SP Agency for over 30 years.

Tom enjoyed his life with his family spending many Sunday afternoons at his backyard pool and grilling out.

Tom was an avid traveler, visiting many countries with his wife and family. He was a season ticket holder for

the Cincinnati Bengals for decades - attending the 1982 Superbowl in Pontiac, Michigan. He was easily

recognized in his section at Paul Brown Stadium for wearing his beloved, signed Kenny Anderson jersey. He

will be missed by all those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roger Bacon High School to support its faculty and

staff and their continued dedication to educating and inspiring students. Donations may be made online at

www.rogerbacon.org/giving/donate or by mailing a check payable to Roger Bacon High School to 4320 Vine

Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45217

Visitation will be held from 10:00am - 11:30am with a funeral mass immediately following at St Clement Church

in St Bernard, Ohio on Monday, November 9, 2026.