Thomas E. Vanderheiden, 74, died July 13, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House.
He was born in Valentine, Neb., and lived in Vero Beach for 1½ years, coming from Colorado.
Before retirement, he worked as an engineer He served in the Army Reserves.
He attended St. Helen Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Project Management Institute, Elks Lodge and Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Carol J. Vanderheiden; son, Kurt Vanderheiden of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter, Annette Abbott of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; sister, Janice Hewitt of South Dakota; brother, James Vanderheiden of Minnesota; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Vanderheiden.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House at VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
None are planned at this time.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.