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Thomas Schicker Obituary

thomas francis schicker, 86, Houston, TX, born March 25, 1926, St. Louis, MO of Francis Joseph Schicker and Marie Schicker (Judge). Served in World War II, U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division H-2-1. Recalled for the Korean Conflict. Member of St. Ignatius Catholic Community , Houston, TX. Member: First Marine Division Association and Marine Corps League. Survived by wife: Kathryn (Webb) Schicker, 62 years. Sons: Thomas Jr. (Janell) Schicker, West Linn, OR; James (Nancy) Schicker, Camarillo, CA. Daughters: Karen (Mervin) Chess, Houston, TX; Susan Smith, Houston, TX. Grandchildren: Sarah Smith (deceased), Meredith Chess, Chloe Schicker, Brianna Schicker, Riley Webb Schicker. Dear Brothers Donald (Dolores) Schicker and William (Mary Lou) Schicker, St. Louis, MO; Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Grand Uncle.
Funeral Service will take place at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 11L00am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: U.S. Marine Corps Heritage Museum, 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA. Or to: The First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, 14325 Willard Road, Suite 107, Chantilly, VA 20151 - 2110. Phone: (703) 803-3195 Fax: (703) 803-7114

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12, 2012.

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Tommy Cole

November 14, 2012

I will always remember how Tom welcomed me to Houston in 1980 and bent over backwards to help in every way. Kathy, our prayers are with you and your family.

Tom Doherty

November 13, 2012

It has been a long time, but I will always remember Tom and Katherine Schicker as two of the best neighbors ever. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. I will send a donation to the Marine Scholarship Fund in Tom's name.

November 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time, Tom was a trusted and loyal friend.
Dave & Marge Gubser

November 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Catherine Chen

November 13, 2012

Tom was a good man and a true patriot. It was a privilege to have him as part of our family. I loved to hear him talk about his experiences as a Marine. I will miss hearing his stories. Kathryn, Karen, Susan, Tom, and Jim, you will be in my thoughts today.

November 12, 2012

We extend our sympathy to the family in your loss. We will always cherish our friendship over the past 44 years.

Marv & Gen Dimond

November 12, 2012

My condolences to the family of Thomas Schicker. May you be comforted by looking forward to the end to all causes of death and the heartfelt it brings.

Julie Kohut

November 12, 2012

Our sorrow and prayers are with you Aunt Katie and all my cousins at your great loss! A donation has been made to The First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund in Uncle Toms name.
All Our Love, Julie Kohut, Randy Kincaid , Katie, Dennis and Emily

November 11, 2012

Condolences to the Schicker family. Donation will be made to the Marine Corp in memory of Tom Schicker. May he rest in peace.

Jim and Debbie Maier
St. Louis , Missouri

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