Thomas George Gollatz, 81, of East Petersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at his home. He was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Karl A. and Kathlene V. (Keller) Gollatz.

Tom was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1960 to 1963. After serving in the Navy, he had a long and successful career, first, in appliance repair at Sears, and then as a manager at Sears Automotive for more than 45 years. He was loyal, hardworking, and enjoyed mentoring his staff and serving his customers.

Tom was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, outdoorsman, hunter, and deep sea fisherman. He was a member of the American Legion Post 34, Germania Band of Manheim, and the Elstonville Sportsman Association.

Tom is survived by his brother James R. Gollatz and his wife Vivien of Allentown; his brother William D. Gollatz and his wife, Kathy of Millersville; his sister Alice Simmons and her husband Tom of Glen Rock; his sister Mariana Rivera of Oakland, CA; and his sister Jane E Boyer of Hershey. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Tom will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted serviceman, uncle, loving son, and friend. Most of all, he was the perpetual big brother, with the intuition and sensitivity to care for and love others. Despite his hardships, he navigated life with stoic beauty.

Friends will be received by Tom's family on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA from 9:30-10:30AM, with the Memorial Service to follow at 10:30AM. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.