Thomas G. Stump, 76, retired Indiana State Trooper of rural Avilla, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home. He had been in declining health.

He was born December 17, 1944, at Luckey Hospital Wolf Lake, Indiana, a son of the late Raymond and Mary Katherine (Mahnesmith) Stump. Growing up in Wolf Lake, he graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1963.

On October 12, 1963, he married Mary Ann Young. They made their home in Howe for ten years, moving to their present home in Avilla in 1978. Mary died on May 23, 2014.

From 1967 to 2002, he was an Indiana State Trooper assigned to Northeast Indiana. Retiring to his farm, he enjoyed being outdoors, caring for his property, and hunting deer in the season.

He made annual fishing trips to Canada with family and friends and liked to hike in Brown County, Indiana State Park. When he wasn't outdoors, he delighted in antiquing. Grandchildren were his pride and joy, spending time with them whenever possible.

He was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church and the DeKalb County Fraternal Order of Police #196.

Surviving are two sons, Brad (Melinda) Stump of Garrett and Mark (Jenny) Stump of Avilla; four granddaughters, Marie, Erin, Amanda, and Danielle Stump; siblings, Kenneth (Nancy) Stump of Kimmell, Sue (Lawrence) Emerson of Rome City, Dan (Mendy) Stump and Kevin (Kim) Stump both of Wolf Lake and a sister-in-law, Nancy Stump of Stroh.

There will be a private family service and burial at the Thorn Cemetery, Ormas. Arrangements by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials are to Wolf Lake Baptist Church.