Thomas H. Tangerman, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Friday, December 09, 2016. Loving brother of Judith E. (Alan) Stoelting-Hittle. Proud uncle of Anna (John) Dailey, Gretchen (Matt) Wade, John Stoelting, and Dieter (Michelle) Stoelting. Dearest great-uncle of many. Preceded in death by his parents Walter Tangerman and Lillian Tangerman nee Rippe. Tom loved watching trains and was very knowledgeable about most facts about them. Private Services were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Interment was private. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.