Terry L. "TJ" Gapsch Jr.

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Terry Gapsch Obituary

Gapsch, Terry L. Jr. TJ Taken too soon from us, on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Dear husband of the late Christine Gapsch (nee Waleski); Dear father of Mia and Maci Gapsch; dear son of Terry Gapsch Sr.; dear grandson of the late LeRoy and Georgetta Gapsch; our dear brother-in-law, nephew, cousin and friend. Services: Memorial visitation Saturday, August 31 at Prince of Peace UCC 4966 Towne South Rd. (63128) 11 am until time of Service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers contributions to Lindbergh Schools c/o Gapsch Family Fund 4900 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126. Please write Gapsch Family Fund in the memo line. Arrangements by Kutis South County.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Aug. 30, 2013.
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So sorry for your lost. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Former tums coworker - Al Reid

September 7, 2013

Terry...I am so terribly sorry for you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers. Kathy (Helldoerfer) Willhite

September 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies-Tamara Ohler, Sperreng Teacher

Tamara Ohler

September 3, 2013

Terry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you through this horrible tragedy.

Ted & Connie Zanzie-Stiehl

September 2, 2013

Terry -
It's been many, many years since we last saw each other but my thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family the last few days. You have suffered a tragedy no family should have to go through. May God comfort you at this time.
Sue Haag Benedick

September 1, 2013

cousin tj you will forevr be known as a hero and your legacy will live on love you <3shannon

shannon musgrove

September 1, 2013

Dear Terry and Family
Prayers for you and your family... God took your son home to soon. Rick and I remember the days when TJ was just a baby... What a beautiful baby he was, it had been many years since we had seen him, I'm sure he grew up to be a wonderful Man. His last brave moment of his life proved it. Prayer and Sympathy for all your family.
Rick and Deborah Rathgeber

August 31, 2013

So sorry for this tragic accident you will be missed old friend. Love and positive thoughts for Mia!

Heather Ludwell

August 31, 2013

My prayers are with you all as you struggle through the days ahead. Don't be afraid to lean on friends and loved ones for strength.

Marion Endress

August 31, 2013

Christine Rapert

August 30, 2013

So sorry for your lost. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Former tums coworker. Kim

Kim grither

August 30, 2013

So sorry for your lost. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Former tums coworker. Kim

Kim grither

August 30, 2013

Terry SR. and Family we send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you at this terrible time of loss. I know this is a tough time in your life and no words could describe the pain you are feeling right now. We are here for you.

Rodney- Jennifer Brown

August 30, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Gapsch family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8)
- Johnson Family

August 30, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with your family

Steve & Dawn Schmaltz

August 30, 2013

Terry Sr. and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. Kim Conner and I are praying for you.

Connie Combs

August 30, 2013

the good times we had will be with your friends forever,TJ.you were a solid family man and died a hero,trying to save your family.it sucks you had to go but i'm proud of the fact that you died doing the most noble thing possible,trying to protect your family.damn,this just feels wrong.wasn't supposed to happen.but crissy and family have found each other again in heaven,or around one of the campfires that make stars,or have been reincarnated back but with different roles but still together.whatver you believe,i find comfort in that they've been reunited.we'll miss you,man.

August 30, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Juius and Rosemary Schmaltz

August 30, 2013

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