Thomas A. Polan, age 83, of Wheaton; beloved husband of 58 years to Renate; loving father of Yvette (David) Blake, Eric (Monique) and Keith (Anjali) Polan; cherished “Papa Tom” of Thomas and Carter Polan and Zachary and Zadie Polan. Tom is also survived by his dear brothers; Edward (Ann) Polan and Abbot Primate Gregory Polan, O.S.B. known as “Jack” to his family.
Tom was a 1960 graduate of Western Michigan University where he also received his Master’s in Liberal Arts. He taught in Albright Middle School in Villa Park, IL for many years before his retirement in 1988. Interment is private. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday October 12 at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189 with a gathering to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children’s Home & Aid (childrenshomeandaid.org) are appreciated.
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Memorial Service
12
Oct
26W151 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
A gathering will follow the service.
