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McCausland, Thomas Casey, Captain, US Army (Retired) 32, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on November 1, 2013. He was born June 21, 1981 in Mexico, MO. Beloved son of James D. and Janet L. (Sandbrink) McCausland; preceded in death by his eldest sister, Katie A. McCausland. He is the dear brother and brother-inlaw of Julie L. McCausland-Richey (Jason), and Jennifer E. Voszler (Ryan); uncle to Molly E. Voszler and Finnegan T. Richey; grandson to Margaret McCausland and the late Joseph McCausland and preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Nora Sandbrink; beloved cousin and friend to the world. 1999 graduate of Bishop DuBourg High School, 2003 graduate of Central Missouri State University and upon graduation was commissioned into the Army as 2nd Lt. Artillery. Served in the United States Army from December 2003- January 2010; awarded 2 bronze stars; served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Medically retired Army Captain Unit 43ADA of the 82nd Airborne Division and a Disabled American Veteran. Life member of the 82nd Airborne Division, member of the National Infantry Association, NRA member, Theta Chi Fraternity brother, and member of the St. Louis Corkball Club League. Services: Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 3-9pm at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois Rd., Affton, MO and the Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 9am at 4070 Blow St. in south St. Louis. Graveside services to be held at Resurrection Cemetery immediately following the Mass, and reception to be held at VFW Post 4223 Lemay Memorial from 12-4pm at 215 Military Rd., St. Louis, MO. Please join the family to this open celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Mission Continues (a non-profit organization that assist helping Veterans find a new purpose in life after serving their country) online at www.missioncontinues. org/donate or mailed to: The Mission Continues, Attn: Casey McCausland Memorial, 1141 South 7th, St. Louis, MO 63104; or to Bishop DuBourg High School, 5850 Eichelberger St., St. Louis, MO 63109. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to Casey's Military friends, his ex tended family and all local friends for their love, support and continued prayers.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 6, 2013.

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Tony Gallo

April 28, 2025

Casey was the singer in my band from high school, The Colons. It was a special time of my youth and I´ll never forget him or the songs we wrote together.

Marlene & Jerry Abramowski

November 15, 2013

Dear McCausland Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wonderful son, Casey. My son, David Scott, became good friends with Casey while serving with the 2008 PRT unit in Afghanistan. He speaks highly of Casey, and I can see why after reading the excellent article in the St. Louis Beacon. Casey lived his life doing what he wanted to do most, serving his country with honor, dedication, and commitment, and we sincerely appreciate that. We extend to you our deepest sympathy, and pray that the strong faith in God that you shared, will bring you peace.

November 12, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. McCausland and Casey's sisters, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest sympathies. It had been a very long time since I saw Casey, but I have very fond memories of him.

Craig Schoelch

November 11, 2013

Jim, Jan & girls,

So very sorry for your family's loss. I wish there were more eloquent words to ease your pain.

Jim & Karen Schoelch

Linda Zambo

November 11, 2013

Thank you, Casey for your service to our country. I salute you. May God Bless You. Rest In Peace.

Cindy Thorne

November 11, 2013

My heart goes out to you and your entire family. Praying you find the strength to cope with your loss. Casey was a hero his family and country.

Chuck Chiodini

November 10, 2013

Dear Jan and the McCausland family,
I'm praying for you as you go through this difficult time.

Paula Ripper

November 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers..
Paula Ripper (Jeff Young-IHM)

November 9, 2013

Dear Jan and Jim , our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Casey was a brother to our son Antti, when you hosted him for a year..Antti is heartbroken and we feel sad too. Love, Kikka,Arto,Tom,Henri and Tiina Tevajarvi from Helsinki,Finland

November 9, 2013

We will always remember Casey fondly, he was such a great kid. God bless your family at this difficult time. Steve and Colette Harms

Kathy Campbell

November 8, 2013

Casey, May you always find blue skies above your head, Shamrocks beneath your feet, laughter and joy aplenty, kindness from all you meet, good friends and kin to miss you if you ever choose to roam and a path that's been cleared by angels themselves to carry you safely home. (Irish Blessing) love you Casey

The Brame Family

November 8, 2013

Dear McCausland Family, We are so saddened to hear of your loss. May his memory bring you comfort, strength and peace.

November 8, 2013

Please accept our sympathies. Everytime I pass your old house on Nottingham I think of your wonderful family and the rich times with Casey. The cross country team will be dedicating their efforts in tomorrow's state meet to his memory. Christ's peace, Steve Radomski

Darren Scotti

November 8, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I met Casey though our OX Fraternity Annual Float Trip. While we did not attend CMSU at the same time, as with many of our brothers, we were a family. I will always remember Casey for his insight and preparedness while floating down the river each year. God Bless Our Brother, you will be missed!

Todd Reno

November 8, 2013

Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. He is in the arms of the Lord-may this bring you comfort.
From the Reno Family

November 8, 2013

The McCausland Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Cassie's South STL friends, will miss him greatly. God Bless all of you.
Bonnie Rudden (Dauphin)

Barbara Brandt-Huelsing

November 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. To lose a child is unimaginable pain. God Bless you.

Jennifer & Kevin Modesto

November 7, 2013

What can I say except you will be deeply missed by us? There will not be a day that goes by that we won't think of you. Everywhere we look there is a memory of you. We love you and miss you already.

pierzynski family

November 7, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss

John Seward

November 7, 2013

Casey was a great patriot to our country who would always volunteer for anything without hesitation. His selfless service is a benchmark we should all try to aspire too in our lives.

Mandy Riley

November 7, 2013

Deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers for you all.

November 7, 2013

I will miss him, his jokes and his smiling face. He was a great man, officer, Soldier and person.

COL (Ret) John Bartolotto
CMSU ROTC PMS 02-03

Debbie McCoy-Smith

November 7, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I felt an connection with Casey the first time I met him. I am so glad I got to have dinner with him the couple times he was in LA, I will cherish that time. I want to thank Casey for serving our country, he gave so much. You will be missed. Love you, your cousin Debbie McCoy-Smith

Kernaa McFarlin

November 7, 2013

Words cannot express my condolences for your loss. I served as Casey's Commander, B/3-4 ADAR, 82d ABN DIV, in 2004-2006. Casey was nothing short of a true professional and an outstanding young man, who was respected and loved by all. It is an honor just to have known him.

Casey, Godspeed, rest in peace and thank you for your service and your friendship.

V/r,
LTC Kernaa D. McFarlin, III

November 7, 2013

Jan, Jim, Julie, Jenny and family,
We are so deeply saddened and sorry for your devastating loss. We can't even imagine the pain and sorrow of losing Casey. Thank God for the countless memories you have. God Bless and keep you in His loving arms.
Love,
David and Pam Riley

November 7, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McCausland family!

COL(Ret) & Mrs. John Bartolotto

Wayne Stratton

November 7, 2013

I was honored to serve with Casey in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 in Baghdad, where his unit was attached to our battalion. Casey was a fine Soldier and a better man. God bless and keep you all.

The Moddes

November 7, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you on your terrible loss.
God Bless Casey!

P Greco

November 7, 2013

I only knew Casey for a short time, however I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to share some very good times with him. For that, I am a better person. Thank you Casey for your service to our country and for being just a damn great guy! You will be sorely missed!

Jana Gottlieb

November 7, 2013

Jim and Janet I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Jason Cordeiro

November 6, 2013

The flame on this candle will go out, but never in my heart. You are me hero.

Jason Cordeiro

November 6, 2013

Dear Casey. We met in Alabama when you became my roomate at the ptsd clinic, it was so odd that they would put 2 people with the same witty, sympathetic, and empathetic characteristics and bunk them together. You are always going to be very special to me, and there will always be a huge spoylt in my heart for you. I love you, always and forver.

Kevin Hughes

November 6, 2013

Jim, Jan, Julie, Jen….I heart grieves with you in your loss. May the Lord's comfort be very real for you all.

November 6, 2013

I do not know your family, but please accept my sympathy and prayers . His military service is appreciated. May God bless you and you feel his peace.
Catherine R.
Military Mom

Stephanie Kiel- Shannon

November 6, 2013

Casey, you were a bright star with a heart of gold. I know you're in heaven keeping watch over us. I wish I could have had more time with you when we were in high school together. I'm thankful for having known you. Love and prayers to you and your family.

Melanie Nunnally

November 6, 2013

Jim, Jan, Julie & Jennifer,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God for men like Casey who are willing to fight for our freedom.

Kathy Ebert

November 6, 2013

I am shocked and saddened by the news of Casey's passing. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I am so grateful for Casey's service to our country. I know he touched many lives.

Mary and Dale Porte

November 6, 2013

Jan and jim and Casey's sisters. We are so sorry to hear about Casey. He was a joy to know and he made us laugh whenever we saw him. He definitely received his angel wings and I know he will watch over all of you and everyone he loved. May you find peace in knowing casey meant so much to those he met.

Lee Millis

November 6, 2013

Thanks Casey for all you did for this country, the Army and for me. You left us far to soon, brother. I Love You, hero! RIP my friend.

Terry

November 6, 2013

I did not know Captain McCausland, but reading his obituary today caused me to find out more about this young man. What I found is what you already know. Captain McCausland was a courageous, caring young man that was severely affected by the ugliness of war. We are honored to have had Captain McCausland being a part of our community and a defender of our freedom. God bless him and his family.

Trinda Myers

November 6, 2013

My words are not adequate to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Your son was an inspiration to everyone around him. I am so blessed and lucky to have known his beauty. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Trinda Myers

Bob Murr y

November 6, 2013

CASeY will b missed but never forgotten.

.I always enjoyed lunches with him
And my son Chris. I remember his first Weebloe camp out,and the fun all the boys
Had. Everyone is proud of who he grew up to be. Great man.

Ryan Noonan

November 6, 2013

To the family and infinite friends of Casey, We pray that God will provide you comfort. Casey was definitely one of a kind! He wlll be greatly missed. I am blessed to have met Casey McCausland!

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