Thomas Richard Truesdale, age 68, of Manton, passed away on April 5, 2026 at the SunShine Home with his wife Robin by his side. He was born on August 15, 1957 to Robert and Lorna (Lovell) Truesdale. He married Robin Coleman on July 28, 1984 in Marion, Michigan.

Tom was an avid deer and a small game hunter. He enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors. He loved to spend time watching his boys play football, baseball, watching his trail cams, and driving the back 40 in his Toyota. He worked in security and with the MI Dept. of Corrections, in which he retired from.

Tom is survived by his wife Robin Truesdale of 41 years, children Mathew (Mercedes) Truesdale of Cadillac and Jacob (Bethany) Truesdale of Cadillac, grandchildren Bentley, Ella, Rowen, Ethan, Mallaki, Desmen, Brinley, Addy, Gunner, and Remi. His mother Jean Truesdale, siblings Rick (Sherri) Truesdale and Doug Truesdale and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a brother in-law and sister in-laws.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Truesdale.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026 from 12-4 at The Barn Hall located at 3888 Old US Hwy 131, Manton, MI 49663. The Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain is serving the family. Thoughts and prayers may be left at burkholderfunerals.com