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Thomas Etling Obituary
Etling, Thomas R. "Chief"
baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Klaric) Etling. Loving father of Tom Etling, John (Kirsi) Etling, Paul (Yan) Etling and Kristen (James) Chalfant. Proud grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Services: Funeral Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 S. Mason Rd. St. Louis 63131 on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Entombment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Fred McClaren
November 11, 2022
My sympathies to the family. Worked with Tom at Huttig and always enjoyed our conversations and the time we spent together at managers' meetings.
He was a kind, intelligent and caring person and will be missed.
Patrick Lawlor
February 16, 2022
I just heard about your father's death,and wanted to express my deepest sympathies, especially to my old friend John Etling.
Dianne Asay
January 27, 2022
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Uncle Tom will be greatly missed by us and all who knew him. We will always remember Uncle Tom's wonderful sense of humor and many great memories of our times together. He was a proud veteran and a leader in his community. Our love and prayers are with all of you, Aunt Helen, John, Paul, Kristen and your families. Our deepest sympathy and love from Betty Etling, Dianne, Mike, Brian and our families
Gene Adelmann
January 27, 2022
We will miss his sense of humor and outlook on life.
Sister Joan Kuester DC
January 25, 2022
My prayers for the family of Thomas as they grieve his loss. I did not know Thomas but have known Helen through DePaul Nursing School and the Nurses Alumni. Be assured of my continued prayers.
Kathleen
January 24, 2022
I always enjoyed visiting with Tom at the JCCA early in the morning. It was a great way to begin my day. I’ve missed him.
Holly Ball
January 24, 2022
Tom was a great cyclist and once offered me all of his cycling routes. He inspired me in to cycle farther. He was a leader and an alderman in Town and Country and was very community minded. His humor and quick wit kept everyone laughing. He will be remembered as one who served his country and was a great father and a great friend.
Kiki Etling
January 23, 2022
Goodbye for now, Chief -ukki. We cherish all great memories together.
Your great humor and you will be missed.
Love, Michigan Etlings
Dan and Violet Steinmeyer
January 23, 2022
Tom was a new friend whom we met when we moved to Mason Pointe. His friendly, gentle smile will remain with us. He will be missed.
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