Thomas Scholtens Obituary
Fairfield-Thomas G. Scholtens, 66, of Fairfield. On August 13, 2024 Thomas went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Tom was a kind and caring Christian man who was full of love for everyone and was loved by all who knew him. Tom never hesitated to help anyone in need. His goal everyday was to make at least one person smile. He always had a way of making everyone he saw smile. He also always carried Light Up Butterflies which he would give to anyone who looked like they were having a bad day. He would hand them to them and tell them “This is the Beauty God gave you” then he would light the butterfly and tell them “This is the Beauty God put inside you”. He made every one smile and every one loved him.
Tom was proud to have served in the U. S. Navy as a Gunners Mate on the USS South Carolina CGN 37. He always said his Lord, Family and Country were most important to him. After the Navy he spent his life devoted to his late wife Cindy A. Scholtens and his two children, Samantha and Jason. He also devoted many years to working with many children as a soccer coach who his “Kids” still call him “Coach Tom”. He was so proud of his "Kids” and his time with them. He also worked as grounds keeper for St. Mary of Celle, Stickney soccer field and Berwyn soccer field.
Tom also worked as the head of maintenance at Hillside Mall in Hillside, Illinois. He developed a love for books when he was working at Lakebook MFG. He worked for Starship until he retired in Oct. of 2021. It was then that he met and married his “Special Country Girl” Cindy J. Scholtens. They made their life together in Fairfield, Maine in their “Little Log Cabin” on what Tom referred to as “ Gods Green Acres”. It was there that he passed into heaven with his wife and family at his side.
He encouraged children to enjoy reading and would donate books to schools, libraries and children in need.
Tom is survived by his wife, Cindy J. Scholtens, son, Jason of Fairfield, Maine, his daughter, Samantha and partner, Joshua Martinez, Grandsons, Alex (Zander) and Angel Martinez, granddaughter Raven Martinez, great granddaughter, Hope Martinez of Justice Illinois, also his brother, Robert Scholtens of San Martin, CA., his sisters, Virginia Johnson and Marion Ruzek of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and many many Nieces and Nephews from whole Scholtens family of which Tom was the youngest of 12.
He is predeceased by his parents, Richard and Sylvia Scholtens, siblings, Lois, Joan, Helen, Dick, Don, Carol, John and Susan.
My dearest Tom, you are so loved and will be missed by all. You worked hard all your life to enrich others lives. You always put everyone else before yourself. You are now with Jesus and are reaping your rewards and celebrating being with those who have gone before you. Til we meet again my love, Your loving wife Cindy J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to in the care of Operation Christmas Child.
