Thomas-Stecker-Obituary

Thomas Lee Stecker

Saint Augustine, Florida

1963 - 2015 (Age 52)

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DIED
December 1, 2015
AGE
52
LOCATION
Saint Augustine, Florida

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Thomas Lee Stecker passed away on Dec. 1, 2015, at the Bailey Center for Caring, ending his courageous battle with ALS. He never let the disease define him and considered himself to be one the luckiest people on earth. Tom was born in Trenton, Nebraska, in 1963. He moved to Florida in 1985, to...

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I took golf lessons from Tom. He was a wonderful human being, great teacher and loved his family and friends. My condolences to his wife and children, I know the Lord has a special place for Tom, he will be missed by all.
Rich McGuire

Tom Stecker possessed a dynamic smile and a magnetic personality. As a teacher, I can gladly attest that among his greatest legacies are his two beautiful, talented, kind, caring, and awesome children: Brian and Katie. Each of us has but one life to live, and Tom Stecker certainly made his count. My prayers are with you all.
God bless,
Ms. Cathy Windish

I first met Tom in 2006 when I started golfing with the Men's Association. He was always so cheerful and kind. As a snowbird, I enjoyed the big smile and pleasant greeting he gave every year when I returned for another golf season. He will be missed by all of us who were touched by him, and I will think of him every time I walk into the pro shop. He was a wonderful gentleman.

Tom made a golfer out of me, somehow. He was the most wonderful teacher, and the greatest guy. He was very frank with me about his ALS and what it meant. We shared moments of great honesty about life and its wondrous ups and downs. He was so proud of his family, and so grateful for the life he had. He will remain to me a great teacher and an inspiration to enjoy each day, each breath, and each golf swing.... no cheating! Good bye, good friend.

Wonderful guy and great ambassador for golf. Very sorry for your loss. Tom always had a smile and a positive attitude.

Lynn & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your good memories help you keep your chin high as you celebrate Tom's life.

Our condolences. Tom was a great coach and had a wonderful personality. It is inspiring that he taught lessons right up to the end. He will be missed by the many lives he impacted. I pray for some measure of comfort for you all in this hard time.

Tom was a dear friend and a great influence to our family, particularly my boys. We shared many good times, laughs, quips, ideas, and love of sports. A Sooner & Husker together is rare but we loved every minute of our time together. I'll miss my fellow Stallion and think of him often, knowing he would enjoy the day and know where to go to eat. His love of golf, family and sports was infectious and fun to be around. Our love & prayers to Lynn, Brian and Katie.

Tom you are an angel to us. Thank you for your friendship