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Tom Schweich Obituary
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for Tom Schweich
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Steve Silver
April 5, 2015
I was on Tom's dorm floor during our second year of law school. I remember him as always being friendly and cheerful, and I also remember his coin collection (including Roman coins).
My deepest condolences to Tom's family.
March 7, 2015
Kathy:
So sad for you and your family.
Patty Sieker Maurer
Chesterfield, MO
Peggy Henderson
March 7, 2015
What an amazing collection of tributes and memories of Tom, from high school on!!! Someday it would be wonderful to read the 2009, unpublished bi-partisan article on Afghanistan mention by Barnett Rubin. Tom had a unique life and unique experiences on this very small planet. I, for one, would value reading his words and perspective. His life and work touched so many people. Hugs to dear Kathy, Emilie and Thomas. Thinking of you so often.
March 5, 2015
We hope you can feel our arms surrounding you with prayers for hope, understanding and peace. David and Jeanruie Neil
Patrick Prindable
March 3, 2015
Julius and family I am terribly saddened by your loss. Tom seemed to me to be a great son, father and husband, I know he came from a great family. Sorrow is often the pain in life that those left behind must bare, but memories are the joy of a life well lived. Once again please accept my deepest sympathy
Joann Slankard
March 2, 2015
May your entire family be allowed to swim in the beauty of GOd's peace, bathe in the presence of our Living God's love and be immersed in God's healing during this time and beyond. Tom Schweich was a brilliant man, an honorable man and a blessing to all of us. May he rest in God's peace. Thank you for letting us have him as long as we were able. Heaven's been given another angel. Missouri's praying!
March 2, 2015
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Tom at our friends home while he was running for Auditor. What a fine, so smart and so engaging. We are sending prayers to you all. Betty and Rick Horn
Sheila and Bert Merrell
March 2, 2015
Dear Kathy, Emilie and Thomas,
Our hearts break for your loss of Tom. Bert remembers a pleasant conversation with Tom one Sunday after services at First Congregational about coin collections. We pray for peace for your family. Please know how fondly we think of you all. With our love and sincerest sympathy, Bert and Sheila Merrell
March 2, 2015
The news that Tom has passed on is very disturbing--our community benefitted from his ethics and his brilliance. My heart goes out to his family and then also to his friends and close associates. For whatever the reasons behind his death, the loss is simply tragic.
Barnett Rubin
March 2, 2015
I came to know Tom when he was working on counter-narcotics in Afghanistan. He and I had different opinions on some things, but we also found that agreed on a lot, and I think we came to like and respect each other. He always took the time to engage. Tom was very serious, he worked hard, and, most important, he cared. Politics was not a game for him. Even though I have not seen him in years, now I miss him. I had forgotten, but he and I co-authored an unpublished (bipartisan) article on Afghanistan in January 2009, during the transition. I just found it today and wonder if the family would like to have it. I also found that Tom got in touch with me in 2011 about Emilie's application to NYU. I would like to send my condolences to Emilie and all of the family.
Merideth Johnson
March 2, 2015
My husband worked for him and always said what a smart and kind person he was. Our prayers are with him and his family.
March 2, 2015
The Schweich Family: We in the state of Missouri have lost a great man and you all a great husband and father. I was fortunate to have Tom as a student at Clayton High school and on my Cross Country team. He was a delight to work with.
Coach Earl Hopper
Jill Cornelli
March 2, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I worked with Tom several years ago. He was a pleasure to be around, very intelligent and always compassionate about his work and family. He will be missed.
Frank Kekeisen
March 1, 2015
Each time I heard Tom speak I was impressed by his obvious dedication to serving the State of Missouri honestly and fairly. God grant him eternal peace.
Nedra and Dean Klohr
March 1, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a wonderful man who served MO and his country with honor, courage and dignity. God bless.
Eric Rubin
March 1, 2015
I worked for Tom at the State Department and was deeply impressed by his passion, decency and commitment to the truth. He cared deeply about his country and the world, and took care of the people who worked for him. His loss is incalcuable for all of us and for all Americans. My deepest condolences to you at this very sad time. Please know that there are so many of us grieving with you and thinking of you.
Janet Murphy
March 1, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Schweich family. While I have appreciated his service as our state auditor, I was looking forward to voting for him for Governor. God bless.
Sandy & David Cathcart
February 28, 2015
God grant Tom peace and everlasting love in your arms.
Sandy & David Cathcart
February 28, 2015
Our Prayers for your family and for a great Missouri man. He is in the loving arms of the Lord.
Barbara Grace
February 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your and Missouri's loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Tom is with the lord now with no pains. Blessings and prayers,
Barbara
Toby Richard
February 28, 2015
On behalf of the Yale Class of 1982, I would like to offer my sincere condolences on the loss of Tom. He will be missed. Toby Richard, Class Secretary
Cloria and Frank Brown
February 28, 2015
We're so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Leon & Deann Deimeke
February 28, 2015
Mo. lost a great man. He was a gentleman and cared so much for our Country. He touched so many lives. Our prayers to his family and to Tom, may you rest in peace.
Bob Emling
February 28, 2015
My prayers area with the Schweich family. I met Tom when he was first running for office. His experience and passion made quite an impression on me, and I was proud to vote for him.
Kimberly Benz
February 27, 2015
Missouri lost a treasure and he will be greatly missed. Forever will I Like Schweich. God Speed.
Howard Short
February 27, 2015
Dear Schweich Family,
I have met Tom on two occasions, the first when he spoke to the English Speaking Union in 2008. The second time was in 2012 at a Republican fundraiser. Both times I was impressed by both the intellect and the genuineness of this public servant.
Please accept my deepest condolences. Your husband and father was a fine man. All of us share in your loss.
Kathy Smothers
February 27, 2015
February 27,2015
My deepest condolences to the entire Schweich family. I will always remember Tom for his grit, Tom knew how to meet a challenge head on. Emmanuel.
Psalm 121
Peggy Morgan
February 27, 2015
Kathy, Emilie and Thomas...I am so sorry for this tragic event. He was such a nice man. He will be missed.
Peggy Baine
February 27, 2015
Kathy, Emilie and Tom..Please know that people you do not know and may never meet are holding your family up in prayer during such a terrible trial. May God's peace surround you as you need it most.
Amy Groten
February 27, 2015
I do not know Tom or his family, nor am I from Missouri. However, I did lose my younger brother very unexpectedly in the same manner last Spring and I just wanted to send my deepest sympathies and prayers to your family. I pray that you find peace and love in God and each other during this difficult and trying time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Gaye McGill
February 27, 2015
I was privileged to know and work with Tom for a number of years. He was a man of intellect, integrity and dedication. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.
Maryann Manion
February 27, 2015
Kathy, I am truly sorry to hear about Tom. I love you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lang and I are so sorry for your loss. Maryann Manion
Andrea Jackson
February 27, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schweich family during this very difficult time. He was a dedicated servant & successful leader, committed to doing good work to advance our society. We are so sad.
February 27, 2015
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Tom and pray for the Schweich family. He will be remembered and greatly missed.
Carolyn, Michael & Chelsea
Joyce Lansky
February 26, 2015
Kathy, Emilie, and Thomas, we are so sorry for your loss. We will come see you in St. Louis soon.
Love,
Joyce
Peggy
February 26, 2015
Prayers offered for Mr Schweich and for all of his family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Lisa Kaliski
February 26, 2015
Tom was a very driven, well-spoken, cordial man. He will be missed.
God Speed.
Sondra Griffin
February 26, 2015
May your Soul rest in Eternal
Peace. You will be greatly
Missed.
Sarah Turley
February 26, 2015
God Bless you and your family. You are in my prayers and thoughts now and always.
Pat Hamilton
February 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family and prayers.
Gayle Mcallister
February 26, 2015
Tom was a great friend and a truly wonderful man I had such high hopes for his being governor and leading this state to greatness
Deepak Vyas
February 26, 2015
Tom had been good friend, he served People of Missouri with dedication and commitment.
February 26, 2015
very sad. preparing to vote for you for Governor even tho a registered democrat because of your outstanding record. tom chapman columbia, mo
Sandy Garber
February 26, 2015
May the PEACE of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, be with the Schweich family in this time of saddness & sorrow. Tom gave of himself to his family, his community & his Country...truly a remarkable man that I was so honored to know for too short of a time. He would have been a great GOVERNOR! May he rest in the PEACE of the loving arms of our Lord.
Jan Hopkins
February 26, 2015
What a tragedy. We will miss him as a politician striving to make our state a better place. I'm praying for his wife, their children and others close to him. May God give you strength and courage in the days ahead.
Dawn Porter
February 26, 2015
God bless Tom Schweich and his family. So very sorry for your loss.
February 26, 2015
We are heartbroken to hear this awful news. Tom, Kathy, Emilie and Thomas as well as his parents Julius and BeeBee were our beloved neighbors when we lived in Clayton. God grant you all comfort in this distressing time. Mike, Jenny, Tommy and John Pappas
February 26, 2015
I am so sorry for the family of Tom, what a tragic happening He will be missed.
Cynthia Glastetter
February 26, 2015
So very sorry to hear about the loss of a great man! Only God and Mr. Schweich know why this happened. God bless him and may he rest I peace. My condolences to his wife and children. I pray they find peace as well.
Walter Rose
February 26, 2015
May the grace of God shine on Tom and may he hold him and his family in his comforting arms
ari freiser
February 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children especially, and with all who cared for him.
I hope their faith will help give them strength in this tortuous time, along with their memories of all the good he did in the world.
David Wilmot
February 26, 2015
I'll pray for the repose of Tom's soul, and for the repentance of those who brought it about.
Diana Liford
February 26, 2015
May you rest in the arms of Jesus. Only you and Him know why this happened , I pray you're at peace.
Robert Deitchman
February 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers for his family. May his soul rest in peace.
February 26, 2015
Praying for the Schweich family.
Janellen Sparacio
February 26, 2015
Tom may you find comfort in our Lords loving arms. To his family: your husband, father lives on in your heart where you will now and forever hold all the happy memories. When days are long and no answer's are forthcoming turn to that memory book in your heart and find comfort. You are in my prayers today and forever.
Marilyn Nordstrom
February 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Deepest Sympathy.
Linda Hight
February 26, 2015
What a tragic loss for Missouri. Rest in peace.
Ryan Conway
February 26, 2015
I knew Tom not only as a dedicated public servant, but also a husband and father. We are all the better for having him in Missouri and he will be greatly missed by his friends. God bless you, Tom, and God be with your family.
Cathy Thompson
February 26, 2015
My sincerest sympathy and prayers for the wife and children as well as extended family of Tom Schweich at this very sad and difficult time. May God bless you with comfort and peace in the days to come.
Beverly and John Martin
February 26, 2015
My first impression of Tom was: "Oh my gosh! This man is courageous and relentless!" I felt secure knowing he was looking out for Missouri citizens. No words can help at this time. Only God in His mercy can give your family strength. Know that Missourians such as myself and my family deeply, truly honored and knew the value of Tom Schweich. So many unknown faces and voices are sending prayers to God for you.
JoAnn Hartmann
February 26, 2015
Mr. Schweich was diligent in his work. Very sorry for his loss and many prayers and condolences for his family.
Walter Scholl
February 26, 2015
My condolences to the Schweich family. I knew Tom from my work in the Athletic Dept of the downtown STL Missouri Athletic Club in the mid-late 1980's.
Bruce Yampolsky
February 26, 2015
As the State President of the Missouri Silver Haired Legislature, I want to express our most sincere condolences to the Schweich family. May Tom's soul rest in peace.
Chris Sander
February 26, 2015
Thank you for your service to Missouri.
Jeannine and Ed Huskey
February 26, 2015
Our condolences to the Schweich Family for your loss. Missouri has lost a great man today and he won't be forgotten.
Cynthia V. Anderson
February 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy. Praying for his family.
February 26, 2015
Peace and prayers for the family - so sorry
Susan Brooks
February 26, 2015
We will be praying for your family we know how hard the coming days will be because we just lost a loved one ourself. Deepest sympathy for your family
Diana Bradley
February 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss, may GOD be with your family.
Pius Bishop
February 26, 2015
I was very impressed with Tom Schweich after hearing him talk several years ago. I am saddened by what has happened. I pray for his wife and family. He will be deeply missed in so many ways.
Chuck and Darlene Roland
February 26, 2015
We are so sad to see an outstanding gentleman leave us. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
John Ketzner
February 26, 2015
We are sadden at the passing of tom . God bless the family
Rick Wingate
February 26, 2015
Rest in peace
Kristen Stremel
February 26, 2015
Tom was a good man and he will truly be missed. I hate to think what Missouri has lost and what could have been. Prayers for his family.
Mohammed Kashif
February 26, 2015
Tom, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May your soul rest in peace.
Sharon Thompson Parks, PC Collector Treasurer
February 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Rabe
February 26, 2015
I've known Tom for more than 30 years. I have never known a more intensely brilliant person. His focus and dedication were also second to none, as was his quest for justice. He made me proud to say I knew him. You will be missed Tom.
RAYMOND RICHIE
February 26, 2015
REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES!!!!
Alison Schneider
February 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to the entire Schweich family. Tommy was truly loved and admired.
February 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God bless you.
Carol & Richard Laitinen, St. Louis MO
Tom Correale
February 26, 2015
I have great memories of the time I worked with Tom.
Kathy Grisham
February 26, 2015
My family's condolences to the Schweich family.
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