Thomas Patrick Michalek

Thomas Patrick Michalek was born in St. Louis, January 12, 1930. He was raised in the Soulard Neighborhood and active in the Bohemian community. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged Thomas went on to begin his career as a lithographer in the printing industry. He worked in many of the local printing companies. In 1963 he married the love of his life Rita Jacquelin Russell . He is survived by his wife Jackie and many loved ones: Dianne Buckley, Chris Michalek (Valerie), Mark Michalek, Megan Michalek his children; Shannon Buckley, Kyle Buckley, Larisa Michalek, and Tiana Michalek his grandchildren; Kamryn and Audree Buckley his great grandchildren. He will be remembered as a dedicated and loving husband, father, uncle, and friend to many. His personal interests included painting, sculpture, photography and activities in his church community. He was an animal lover as well as a car and ice cream enthusiast.
Tom was compassionately cared for by the St. Louis Missouri Veterans home the last 5 years of his life due to his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Veteran's Home at 10600 Lewis and Clark Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63136.


Services: Funeral service at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15081 Clayton Rd Ballwin, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.