Thomas Jacob and Carol Buchheit

Thomas Jacob and Carol Buchheit obituary, Arnold, MO

Thomas Jacob and Carol Buchheit

Thomas Buchheit Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Imes Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown Murray on Feb. 11, 2026.
Mr. Thomas J. Buchheit, 87, of Murray, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Thomas was born on June 27, 1938 in Perryville, MO to the late Thomas and Louise Buchheit. He retired from Anheuser-Busch Railroad.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Mrs. Carol Buchheit; two daughters, Sherry Yochim and Sandy Buchheit; his grandson, Brandon Goodin, as well as, several siblings.

Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Sheila Goodin (Rocky) of Murray, KY; a granddaughter, Meleah Nelson (Cole) and two great grandchildren, Wells and Press.

A joint celebration of life will be held for both Thomas and Carol Buchheit on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1 pm until 4 pm at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010. Interment will follow at St. Paul Churchyard.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the Buchheit family.

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