Donald Tomlinson Jr. 1952-2025

Mike was born on Sept. 20, 1952, to Donald L. and Sadie Dunlap Tomlinson Sr. He married the love of his life, Teresa Holloway, June 25, 1977, in Logansport, Indiana.

A lifelong athlete whose passion was the game of baseball and nicknamed Tito on the field, he attended Mickey Owens’ Baseball School in Missouri, tried out for the major leagues and played with many teams locally, including softball teams later in life. When he could no longer play ball, he competed in triathlons and completed a marathon. He was also an assistant coach to the Maplewood High School Baseball Team for several years, until he was no longer able to attend games due to his illness.

He was proud of the young men he coached and assisted them on and off the field with words of wisdom, encouragement, letters of referral and sometimes anonymous gifts if he witnessed a need.

Mike is survived and will be greatly missed by, his loving wife and caregiver, Teresa Tomlinson; his daughters, whom he greatly treasured, Adrienne (Michael) Rawl and Paige (Michael Altfest) Tomlinson; his grandchildren, in whom he delighted, Violet, Nalanie, Ivy, Thomas, Lawren, Juniper and Ezra; his sisters, Sherry McFall Totten, Attorney Kimberly Tomlinson; paternal aunt, Carolyn (Roger) Rowe; nephew, Patrick (Amber) McFall and their daughter, McKenzie.

He was predeceased by his parents.

At his request, there will be no service or calling hours.

The family requests that in honor of his memory, donations be made to the Maplewood Baseball and Softball Boosters and mailed to the high school at 2414 Greenville Road, Cortland, OH 44410.

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