Thomas D. Nusbaum, 70 of Bluffton died at 10:20 a.m., Feb. 28, 2012, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born Jan. 28, 1942, in Lima to Elmer and Florence (Krites) Nusbaum who preceded him in death. On June 15, 1963, he married Barbara Shepler and she survives.

He retired from Dana Corporation, Lima. After retirement he was a bus driver for Bluffton Schools. He was a member of the Eagles, Lima. He had been a member of the Bluffton Fire & EMS Departments.

Survivors also include two daughters Pam (Bob) Bryer of Bluffton and Cindy Vogel of Findlay; a son Daryl (Tawana) Nusbaum of Bluffton; eight grandchildren and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. James Basinger officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bluffton Fire & EMS Departments or the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com