Thomas Oswald Wichterman

The good Lord isn't going to take me until it is my time"" Thomas Oswald Wichterman, 74 yrs old, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born in Orlando, Florida on November 23, 1945. The son of Carl and Anna Katheryn Wichterman. He grew up in Palm Beach County. In 1964, he joined the Marines and served during the Vietnam era. He was very proud of his service to his country. He always showed respect to any member of the US Military and law enforcement by taking time to thank them personally for their service. He co-founded Sunshine Aluminum in 1980. He was the partner/salesman of the business for 32 years until he retired in 2012. He was known as "the salesman who wore the cowboy boots". He never complained and was happy to help anyone in need. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed weekends, watching car races and football. Many of good times were had spending time with his "good ole boys." He loved his wife and family very much and they knew he was always there for them. He loved the many family gatherings and the memories that they created will now be cherished by those he left behind. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother, Pop-Pop, grandpa, paw-paw, uncle, and friend. He will be forever in our hearts and missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife Bobbie of 32 years and wonderful family which includes 2 daughters, Melissa, husband Derrick, and Wendy, husband David. 2 sisters, Joy and Pat. 4 grandsons, Dylan, wife Savannah, Brendon, Alexander, wife Dana, and Jordan. 5 granddaughters, Heather, Christina, Katelynn, Keyra, and Hudson. 2 great grandchildren, Aiden and Dakota. He was pre-deceased by his father Carl, mother Anna Katheryn, 2 brothers Gary and Bucky, and his sons Christopher and Billy. There will be a private military grave side service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trustbridge of Palm Beach County and Vietnam Veterans of America.