He was born November 16, 1936 in Logansport, IN to the late James M. and Janet (Dye) Puett. Tom was a 1956 graduate of Remington High School, earned a degree from Purdue University in Industrial Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from Ashland University.

Mr. Puett was a honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Midway air craft carrier and USS 391 Pomfret submarine in Naval Intelligence.

His marriage was to Elizabeth Kent on May 28th, 1960 in St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, Munster; she preceded him in death on September 25, 2013.

Tom worked as Regional Sales Manager for Kerite Wire and Cable until retiring in 1998. Previously, he was International Sales Manager for Essex Wire.

Mr. Puett was an avid gun collector and was a member of the Ohio Gun Collectors Association, was Past President of the Winchester Arms Collectors Association, the Colt Collectors Association and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed collecting, reading books about guns and even authored articles about them. He also enjoyed traveling around the world.

Tom was a proud Purdue University Alumni and shared many friendships with his brothers at Phi Delta Theta. Above all, he was a loving, doting grandfather and cherished time spent with his grandchildren.

Surviving are four children, Madeline J. Henry (husband: Scott) of Flossmoor, IL, Jim F. Puett of Wheeling, IL, Elizabeth N. Druger (husband: James) of Chicago, IL and Thomas L. Puett (wife: Kimberly) of Joliet, IL and a sister, Susan Nicely (husband: Phillip) of Indianapolis. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Linna, Isabel, Colton, Jacob, Sophie, Gabby and Teagan.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. (EST) until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home (9 North Street Remington, IN). Interment to follow in West Point Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his name to the Union Street Gallery (1527 Otto Blvd. Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Attn: Samantha Goss)

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