Thomas L. Becherer

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Tom for several years. He was entertaining and you could always expect the unexpected from him. My prayers are with you. May you find the comfort you need at this time.

I was very sorry to hear that Tom had passed away. I worked with Tom for about three years, and he always had a funny tale, an interesting anecdote, or an obscure word to share. We missed him after he retired, but many of us got the occasional email or phone to keep in touch. We'll miss him.

I remember Tom from our days at Emge. Peace be with you Tom, you and your family are in my thoughts.

Tom had a genuine compassion and deep love for his family, friends, and his cat smokey. He was an extremely intelligent, uncommonly generous and a wonderfully funny man. Although I had the pleasure of knowing Tom for only nine months; his presence in my life will be truly missed. The many comical and amazing times we shared will remain in my heart forever. Tom once expressed to me, he loved watching snow flakes fall from the sky, the bigger the better! Remember, it snowed the day he passed.

We knew Tom as a friend and brother-in-law for over 10 years. We always enjoyed Tom's intelligence, dry sense of humor and easy smile. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with his family members at this time. I hope that you will find the pain that you are feeling now will be replaced by the fond memories of the good times you shared.
Larry and Judy Merriman

I knew Tom for a short while this past summer. Some fun times & good memories. So sad that he left this world so soon.

I went to grade school and high school with Tom and just recently found him on Facebook. I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all in this time of need. He is truly an Angel now.

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I didn't know Thomas but I recently had the pleasure of meeting Charles Becherer, Thomas' uncle, and his wife Marie. I am very sorry for your loss.

Robert Adam Becherer, Stony Brook, NY

Tom & I were friends in high school and had just reacquainted through Facebook the past several years. I am saddened by the news of his passing and wish to extend my most sincere condolences to his family and everyone who was close to him. Blessings be with you and with Tom in Spirit. I will continue to hold his memory in my own heart.

HAD A GREAT TIME GROWING UP WITH TOM ON CC ACRES HE WAS A GREAT PERSON I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES

Bernie, Chris and Jim, We are so sorry for your loss. We know how difficult it can be. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, brother, brother-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God's peace.

Tom left this life way to soon. We were good friends our freshman year of high school and he was so much fun. Sorry had lost contact with him. My deepest sympathy.

Please accept my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I went to Emge and Belleville West with Tom and I will always have fond memories of him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

~Susan(Crame)Doyle, Columbia,Illinois

It was so good to reconnect on Facebook...saddened that it was for just a short time. Rest in Peace, Tom.

May Tom now rest in peace with our Heavenly Father. Bless you and your family in this hour.
Cathy Pees-Armstrong (Class 1971)

My deepest sympathies...He walked the halls I walked in High School...Just resently reconnected through BTHSWEST.. He will be missed very much..So sorry. Deborah Broderick

May God comfort you all in this time of loss. My sympathies & prayers are with you.

Too young to have left us. God bless you and your family. Class of '71

On behalf of the Class of 1971 - Belleville Township High School West, we extend our deepest sympathy and love. May you rest in peace, Tom.

May God Rest His Soul.....

Dear Mr. B,
Recently Tom and I reconnected. We talked about old times and brought each other up to date on our lives. I was so sad to read of his passing. He and I were inseparable for a few years in high school. I'll miss his bizarre sense of humor.

Tom, you left us too soon. Class of 71