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Thomas Andrew Kielmar, 64, of Rosemount, died, Friday, August 9, 2024 at SOMC. He was born September 19, 1959 in Portsmouth, to the late Louis and Freda (White) Kielmar.
Tom was a 1981 graduate of Portsmouth High School, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a retired Millwright from local #1519. Tom loved to study Astronomy and was well versed in our solar system, and was also considered a Trivia Master by many friends and family that every played with him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John Kielmar, two nephews, Alex Wiley and Justin Singer, and two brothers-in law, Steve Meadows and Allan Huff.
Tom is survived by his wife of 30 years, Ramona “Moni” (Stiltner) Kielmar, a daughter, Tedra Grate (Michael) of Rosemount. A brother, Tim Kielmar (Debbie) of Rosemount, five sisters, Joan Meadows of West Portsmouth, Susan Huff of Rosemount, Sally Singer (Rick) of Portsmouth, Barabara Hacker (Pete) of Rosemount, and Cindy Crumm (Brent) of Rosemount. He is also survived by his six grandchildren that he adored, Jacob Grate, Sierra Foit (Dallas), Brenden Grate, Amelia Grate, Cohhen Grate, and Nohlen Grate, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Melcher Hammer Funeral Home in Portsmouth. Burial will follow at Rosemount Cemetery. A visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home, and again on Wednesday, one hour before the service, starting at 11:00 AM.
A Recitation of the Rosary will Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Due to Tom's grandsons delicate health condition, it's requested that if visitors are not feeling well to please wear a mask.
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