Thomas R. Peters

1939 - 2016

Thomas R. Peters obituary, 1939-2016, St. Louis, MO

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel

9450 Olive Blvd

Saint Louis, Missouri

Thomas Peters Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2016.

PETERS, Thomas R., 77, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen (nee McKenzie) Peters; niece, Brenda Cestia; sister-in-law, Donna (Duane) Cermak; and brother-in-law, John Helgoth. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen (nee Helgoth); children, Michael Peters, David (Dawn) Peters, and Sheri (Bob) Stolz; grandchildren, Christina Jones-Kempken, Marissa and Christian Peters, and Zachary, Joshua, and Katie Stolz; and brother, Bill (Marilyn) Peters.

SERVICES: Memorial Mass 11am on Saturday, November 26, 2016 St. Richard Catholic Church 11223 Schuetz Rd., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be a gathering at 10am prior to mass in the Sacred Heart Visitation Room. Memorial contributions in Tom's name are suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society care of St. Richard Parish.

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December 19, 2016

Brian Duckett

Dear Peters Family,
We were very sadden by "Mr. Tom's" sudden passing. Tom was a good friend of mine through work. He will be dearly missed. We enjoyed fishing together, sharing stories and emails. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
~ Brian & Danielle Duckett

December 6, 2016

Mike and Karen Johnson 12122 Wirt St

Dear Kathy and family.
Mike and I were saddened to hear of Tom's sudden death. He just wasn't old enough to leave this earth. Many memories about you and Tom during your days at St. Mary's and all the good times you shared and helped with our family in our time and need. I think of you often Kathy and will continue to to do so in my prayers. Hope we can see each other when you come to DC. Always a old and dear friend--the best, Mike and Karen Shorney Johnson. We will be sending a donation to the guardian angel fund at St. Mary's DC.

November 23, 2016

a loved one

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November 23, 2016

We have had the pleasure of spending time with your Grandson, Josh Stolz. I am sure as fine as a young man that he is, you, yourself, were a great influence on Josh as well as all your Grandchildren. Our sincere condolences to the entire Stolz Family.

Jim & Ann Boennighausen (Grandparents of Ms. Hannah Mellor-Foley)

November 22, 2016

Lance Siering

Played golf with Tom at Metro Seniors several times,but met him every time we played for several years b4 starting.
He would have his coffee and cigaret and we would greet each other with "are you still here you old derelict"
We will all meet again.
Get a good starting number Tom

Lance Siering

November 22, 2016

Aquinas Alumni

Kathleen and family,
We were saddened to hear about Tom. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Aquinas Alumni Association
David City, NE

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