Thomas W. Bartel went home to be with his lord and savior on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 after a brief battle with pneumonia.

Thomas was born April 29, 1942 in Junction City, Oregon. A longtime resident of Humboldt County, he worked for Simpson Pulp Mill for 25 years. He also volunteered his time with Kiwanis International of Humboldt Bay, the Salvation Army and Northfork Full Gospel Church, of which he was a member.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Linda, of 49 years; three daughters, Angie Orlandi of Hoopa, Paula and Harold Horne of Mckinleyville, and Vicki Wilson of Hornbrook; three brothers, Gilbert and Jodie Bartel of Buelton, Doyle and Margie Bartel of Keizer, Oregon, Dan and Judy Bartel of Salem, Oregon; grandchildren Jason and Wendy Orlandi of Arcata, Joshua and Veronica Orlandi of Kyle, Texas, Jordan Thomas of Burney, Jack Horne and Melissa Horne of Mckinleyville, Ryan Woods of Eureka; Amanda and Ericka Wilson of Hornbrook; great-grandchildren, Azuri, Avia, and Gianni Orlandi of Arcata, Vicente and Thomas Orlandi of Kyle, Texas and Aubree Orlandi of Okinawa, Japan, and numerous relatives and friends.

Thomas was proceded in death by four sons, Michael, James, Henry and John, Mother, Delphia Sadia White, Father, Henry William Bartel and sister, Sherry Bartel.

A memorial service will be held for Brother Thomas Bartel on March 19th at Northfork Full Gospel Church at 10:00 A.M. There will be gathering at Azalea Hall, Pierson Park afterward across the street from the Church.

The family wishes to thank all those who have helped along with all those who offered their help and support with a very special THANK YOU going to Jason Orlandi, Loretta McCurtain,Jeff Karr, Kathy Bartel and Pastor Jim Ray, for being there during our time of loss.

Any donations may be given to the charity of your choice.

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