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Thomas Matheny Obituary
Matheny, Thomas Allen
Suddenly passed away, peacefully, on October 10, 2021, at the age of 76 in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
Tom was the second-generation owner and CEO of Matheny Heating & Cooling for 40+ years. Tom was a patriot and served in the USMC. He also served as Chairmen of the Board for the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District. He was a one-time candidate for the Missouri State Senate and currently serves on the planning and zoning committee for the City of Des Peres.
Tom was most comfortable enjoying a hot cup of coffee while working a crossword puzzle, texting memes, and greeting his friends and neighbors from his 'executive lounge'. When he wasn't socializing with his neighbors, he was busy making 'to-do' lists for his family and friends.
Loving husband of Julie Goessling-Matheny; dear son of the late O.R and Myrtle Matheny; loving father of Robin (Frank) Ford, Ryan (Melissa) Matheny; beloved grandfather of Courtney, Kyle, Luke, Tyler and Sydney; beloved brother to William (Bonnie) Matheny, Robert (Nancy) Matheny and proceeded in death by sister Carolyn (Preston) Figge.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Matheny
Anne Nestor Blind
November 10, 2021
Julie,
I just heard yesterday of the loss of your sweet husband Tom. Please know you are in my thoughts, prayers and sending you virtual hugs! Hold onto those memories of your beautiful life together!
Tim, Michelle, and Kate Sullivan
October 24, 2021
Lifting you and your family up in prayer, dear friend. Tom was such a kind and special man. We loved seeing him during basketball season. We know he will be missed. Sending our love and hugs.
Buffy Stallard
October 19, 2021
I'm so very sorry to hear the news about Tom...what a nice man he was...
KAREN BOND
October 19, 2021
Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Julie, and to the rest of the family. We are only here for a short time, but there's a lifetime of memories Tom has left.
Madeleine Reilly
October 19, 2021
Julie, My deepest sympathy on your loss. Please know you and all of the Goessling/Matheny family are in my prayers.
Madeleine Reilly
Sharon Gajewski Bauza
October 16, 2021
Julie I´m so sorry for your loss.
Larry Jackson
October 16, 2021
Words cannot say how much Tom meant to all of us.
We are praying for all the family.
Sara Chocklett (Kuykendall)
October 16, 2021
My family and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Matheny family. Tom was a wonderful man and friend to my father. Thank you Tom for looking out for him and giving him the opportunity to work for such a great company.
Chris Bridges
October 16, 2021
Tom always made me laugh. Such a great personality and truly one of the good ones. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Noel Land-Roeder
October 15, 2021
Mr. Matheny was such a great guy to my family. My dad loved having conversations with him. My dad (Leon Land) and my family offer our deepest sympathies to your family and our prayers.
Rich Petrofsky
October 15, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Among his other great qualities, Tom was kind, warm and empathetic - a truly great person to be around and he will be deeply missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As the days and weeks pass, may your hearts soon be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times together and a life well lived.
Bill Flack
October 15, 2021
On life's darkest days no one had a better friend than Tom. May the Matheny family be comforted in the warmth and kindness spread by Tom throughout his life. A grievous loss. God be with us all.
peggy fonke
October 15, 2021
Julie, I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Peggy
John Ziebol
October 14, 2021
Tom was one of nicest, finest persons I ever met. Always had a smile and a funny story/joke.
Ken Perkins
October 14, 2021
Matheny Crew - My sincere condolences. Hard to find words. I'm just so very grateful to have known Tom and worked with him. So many people are better off due to their relationship with Tom. Such a gentleman. I hope you can find a way to celebrate his life and the wonderful family he has left behind.
Mary Keely Novak
October 14, 2021
Julie -- my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. Sending you hugs.
Sandy Yahl
October 14, 2021
Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. XOXO
Donna Seymour
October 14, 2021
Julie I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved husband, Tom. May you find comfort in knowing how many people are thinking and praying for you through this sorrowful time.
Larry Carney
October 13, 2021
Tom was one of the nice guys. My brothers and I grew up with the three Matheny boys all the way from grade school thru high school. It was sad to see the news of Tom´s passing.
My condolences to the entire Matheny family.
Larry Carney
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Lori Blade
October 13, 2021
Julie - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shauna Reker
October 13, 2021
Julie- I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God grants you comfort during this difficult time. Hugs!!
Garry Byrd
October 13, 2021
Tom and I had been good friends and business associates for over 40 years. He was honorable and faithful in our business dealings, and to me, as a supplier. Joanne and I are sending you and your family our deepest sympathies.
Jennifer Belt
October 13, 2021
Julie - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer Walker
October 13, 2021
Julie, there are no right words. I'm so sorry. You have a heart of gold and this makes me so sad for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
nancy oconnor
October 13, 2021
Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Joanne Cronin
October 13, 2021
Julie I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love Joanne Cronin
Bob Harrelson
October 13, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Kathleen Kearns
October 13, 2021
My deepest sympathy to you all. Ryan and Robin, my wish is that you find comfort. He was one of the good ones. Kay Kearns
Donna Wermeyer
October 13, 2021
Tom was a very good friend and I know all of the U.City H.S. classmates of 1963 will miss him a lot. Several of us would get together for lunches. We stopped by his shop before the pandemic only to find out he had retired and asked his son to tell Tom we had stopped by. I will miss him very much.
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