Thomas D. Hause, age 58, of Millcreek Twp. died Monday, December 10, 2007 after a brief illness. He was born on January 4, 1949 in Erie, the son of the late Vincent V. and Ada DeMichele Hause.

He was a 1967 graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He was a 40-year employee of the Cleveland Plant and Flower Co. Tom enjoyed spending time witb his family and close friends.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Melody Anderson Hause, one son, Mathew Hause and his wife, Jennifer, of Morgantown, W.Va., two grandchildren, Kaleigh and Branden Hause, one sister, Sr. Patricia Hause, OSB- Benedictine Sisters of Erie, two brothers, Daniel and Stephen Hause all of Erie. Many sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive him.

Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home, Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited there on Friday at 10:15 a.m. for prayers followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jude R. C. Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benedictine Sisters Neighborhood Art House, 201 East 10th St. Erie, PA 16503 or to Sister Gus’ Kids Café, 345 East 9th St. Erie, PA 16503.

Published in the Erie Times-News from 12/11/2007 - 12/13/2007.