Thomas Robert Menger

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Thomas Menger Obituary

June 27, 2015
Thomas Robert Menger passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2015 at the age of 64 after a long illness. He was born in San Antonio to the late Erich Menger, Jr and the late Lorine Stolte Menger. Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandad. He is survived by his wife of almost 41 years, Kathy Kaylor Menger, son, Nicholas, daughter, Sara and her husband, Jeff Gilreath, twin grandchildren Hannah and Marshall Gilreath, brother, Erich Menger, III, sister, Lois, her husband, Danny, their children Casey and Holley Hickman, extended family and many friends. Tom was a devoted dog lover. His family always included at least one canine "child". Emily, Charlie and "grand-dogs" Jade and Maggie, will miss his loving attention. Tom attended Alamo Heights High School and San Antonio College. He was a long-time employee of Southwest Research Institute and proudly received a patent in 2006. As an avid outdoorsman, Tom enjoyed deer hunting and saltwater fishing. He spent island time each summer in Rockport. Most Sunday afternoons at home found him watching NASCAR or the Dallas Cowboys. A memorial service will be held in the Rock Chapel at Coker United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Tom's name to KSYM, his favorite radio station. Go to sacrtfnet.alamo.edu for information. To leave condolences, go to www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Menger

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Carrie Darren Jaxon Calvert

July 8, 2015

For the past 15 years, the Kaylor/ Menger/Gilreath families have been the Calvert's family! For many years, Tom was so patient after a long workday where he just wanted to come home to relax with his puppies or enjoy Kathy all to himself (once Sara & Nick were grown) but instead would find his rambunctious "surrogate grandson", Jaxon, sleeping in his bed, going after Rosie attempting to ride her or pull her tail or getting in front of his TV while watching a Spurs game. Tom would just smile & laugh! He was preparing for the true "twinkle in his eyes", Hannah & Marshall! Not only was Tom a "cool cat" when it came to his choice in music & professional sports teams, but he was a fabulous grandfather! He was patient, fun & very loving! Along with Kathy, Tom raised successful, loving children, Nick & Sara, both whom are very loyal in all of their relationships with friends & family (a true testament of the type of parenting they had). Erich, Lois & Tom have been Blessings, not only to their parents, but also to each other as close, loving & loyal siblings even as adults. Tom's friendship with his buddy Bob has been a testament to the type of person he was. LOYAL. Loyalty & dedication as a son, father, brother, grandfather, friend, but most of all husband! For the past 15 years that I have known Tom, not only has he nursed Kathy back to health following surgeries, been the shoulder she needed when both sets of parents became sick & were taken sooner than planned, didn't mind sharing his beautiful bride with her friends especially when Melanie moved back in town (because her heart was full again), held her when Rosie left us, laughed when Charlie "found" them & smiled when she brought Emily home...Tom took it all in stride because he adored his Kathy, the love of his life that he fell in love with way back in the TCU years having music in common. Kathy has been dedicated to Tom just as he has to her. Darren & I have been honored to witness 15 years of this 40+ years love story. Tom (along with Kathy) have set a precedence-how a man & woman should treat & love each other, how to raise honorable children & healthy, happy grandchildren, maintain loving sibling relationships, how to be a dependable child & hardworking dedicated employee, loyal friend & fun-loving canine dad. The common theme of these two as a couple & Tom as a person has always been LOVING & LOYAL, a dedicated husband, son, parent, grandparent, brother & a true friend who will be missed by so many! Kathy-God could not have given you a more perfect partner; & the same for Tomyou both have been Blessed. Through your relationship you've taught so many how to love. Thank you for showing us the way! We love you dearly AGKathy. Carrie, Darren & Jaxon

Patty McNew

July 7, 2015

I will not be alone in missing Tom's humor. He was an old soul, but forever young.

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