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Thomas Menne Obituary

Menne, Thomas J. age 78, of Saint Louis, MO, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 after battling Alzheimer's disease. Beloved husband of Alice M. Menne (nee Long); dearest father of Monica M. (Keaven) White; dear step-father of Callie Martin (Jim) Erxeleben; dear grandfather of Peyton J. and Cameron J. White; dear step grandfather of Cyrus, Lia, Gavin Mahan and Maria Erxeleben; dear brother of Robert A. and Norman G. Menne; our dear uncle, cousin and friend. Tom was a graduate of CBC High School (1952), St. Louis University (1956), and UCLA (1963). Tom was a retiree of McDonnell Douglas Corp. (30 years) and CAS, Inc. (3 years). He was an instructor for Loyola University of Los Angeles, Washington University, and Jefferson College. Tom donated his remains to the Washington University School of Medicine. Services: Visitation, Tuesday, July 31, from 4:30 until time of the Memorial Service at 5:30 at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS South County 4830 Lemay Ferry Road, 63129. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 29, 2012.

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July 30, 2012

Alice, Monica and family:
Tom was a valued MDRl contributing scientist,As aChief Scientist, he fostered esprit de corps, kept abrest of group members' accomplishments,and was aloyal teammate. I shall mis his acumen and his friendship. Don Ames

July 30, 2012

Alic, Monica and family:
I respected Tom's scientific knowledge, opinions and ability to apply the right theory to current problems. he kept me current with his scientist work and had gret esprit de corps. I will miss im as aconstant friend and a guper colleague. Don Ames

Beth Herbert

July 30, 2012

Alice, Monica, and family,
Tom,Dr.Menne to me for most of my life, was a frequent visitor in my parents' home and was always kind to me and my sister. I remember him with fond thoughts.

Bonnie Fiebiger

July 29, 2012

Alice, Norman and Family, I was saddended to read of Tom's passing but having spoken to Alice recently, it didn't come as a surprise. He is in a better place and does not need to wander or be unaware of his surroundings. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

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4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

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