Thomas M. Kring

Dr. Thomas M. Kring, age 91,  of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
He was born June 24, 1932, in Massillon and was a graduate of St. John's Catholic High School.  
Tom was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the American Legion Post #221.  
He was a Chiropractor in Massillon for 46 years and was a member of the American Chiropractic Association and North Central Academy of Chiropractic.  
Tom was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church where he was an usher for many years.  
He is survived by daughters, Debora Peters and Sheri (Matt) Swank; half-brother, Kenneth Willmott; and grandchildren, Brett, Marissa, Parker, and Braden.
He was preceded in death by wife, Joanne (Weatherholt) Kring, his son Timothy M. Kring, and his mother Arline Kring Willmott.   
Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Divine Mercy St. Mary's Campus, at 11 A.M. 
Calling hours will be held at the church prior to the Mass from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M.  
Burial to follow the service at Rose Hill Memorial Park.  
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospice, 
Condolences to the family may be made here on our tribute wall.
Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-830-0148

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