Thomas Stieren
51, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at his home after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.
Tom was a 1976 graduate of Lindbergh High School. He was employed by Rottler Pest Control for many years. When he wasn’t spending time with his family, his favorite thing to do was to play 18 holes with his cousins and friends. Everyone who knew him appreciated his quick wit and his love for telling jokes.
He was a dear husband for 23 years to Nancy Stieren (nee Buechner). Proud and loving father to Tommy and Michael Stieren; dear son of Joan Stieren (Feicht) and the late Thomas O. Stieren, Sr; dear brother of Debbie Todey (Dan), Ken Stieren (Patti), Jeff Stieren (Tracy), Diane Sobocinski (Don); dear son-in-law of Marianne Buechner , Fred and Mary Ann Buechner; dear brother-in-law of Bob Buechner(Dawn) and Linda Thake; dear uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
Tom, I will miss you greatly. You made me laugh, you were a true friend in every sense of the word and you were always there for me. It won’t be the same without you. I love you. P.S. Maybe now you’ll learn how to play the piano.
Tom, I will miss you greatly. You made me laugh, you were a true friend in every sense of the word and you were always there for me. It won’t be the same without you. I love you. P.S. Maybe now you’ll learn how to play the piano.
Tom, You were like another older brother to me…and I always loved you like one. I will miss you…
I miss you Uncle Tom very much. I just hope that somwhere you and grandpa are having a great time playing golf. I’m glad you can finally rest in peace and comfort.
Tom, you were a great friend. We will miss you Something awful. Back in our hay days you were always there with us. You will be in our hearts forever young.
Tom, My best friend, you were always more than a brother to me. God has all the plans as we strugle with understanding them sometimes. I’m at peace now knowing that your with God. We had many discussions about death in which were very hard to talk about, but I know it helped you understand that you did nothing wrong. There was not a conversation that took place with you & I that we would always state our Love for each other & our families. I’ll never be able to fill your shoes here on earth but I will try. My heart & love will always be with you & your family. P. S. say hi to Dad too! we all Love you & miss you very much. See you in Heaven!!!
I am happy in the thought of no more suffering and finally peace for you after your long,hard struggle. I know you are looking down and watching over Nancy and your boys, they miss you so much!!! We all had so many great times together, heck it was over half of my life–thanks so much for being a part of it. I miss you! Love you Tom, RIP
OH TOM, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT BEEN IN TOUCH FOR YEARS I REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD BACK IN THE DAY. I ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS THE FUN ONE!!! A GREAT RUN AND IT WILL BE EVEN BETTER IN HEAVEN. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I KNOW YOU WIL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. SE.
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Although I’ve not lived in St. Louis for 30 years, Tom is one of the folks from LHS that I remember fondly. One of the funniest guys in the class of ’76; a good and kind soul, and a really decent person. I’ve lost a parent and an in-law to cancer already this year, and I know the depth and breadth of the struggle Tom endured. Some say, dying is the most important thing we will ever do. In Tom’s death, may all of his friends and family find a meaningful lesson of a life well-lived, and a man well-loved.
Scott Keck – LHS Class of ’76
Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Although I’ve not lived in St. Louis for 30 years, Tom is one of the folks from LHS that I remember fondly. One of the funniest guys in the class of ’76; a good and kind soul, and a really decent person. I’ve lost a parent and an in-law to cancer already this year, and I know the depth and breadth of the struggle Tom endured. Some say, dying is the most important thing we will ever do. In Tom’s death, may all of his friends and family find a meaningful lesson of a life well-lived, and a man well-loved.
Scott Keck – LHS Class of ’76
Although we haven’t kept in touch, you made my life better Tom. I’ll never forget the laughs we had playing Battleball!
Tom you were a wonderful neighbor, not only to us, but to Rosie’s Parents also. Rest assured that we will do all we can for Nancy and the boys. God Bless You.
Dearest Nancy, Tommy, and Micheal- Tom was such a GREAT guy; he always wore a smile and gave the biggest hugs. Our condolences to you. He is deeply missed but we know that he is free of pain now and in a peaceful place. Thank you for sharing Tom with me. He is my Forever Young Friend Tom. Call me if you ever need anything. Love,
Seattle Suz
Our prayers and sympathies go out to the whole Stieren & Buechner families. You are in our hearts and our thoughts. We will miss Tom Jr. and Uncle Tom, but we know we will all be together again one day.
It’s hard to put so many thoughts into so few words. Nothing that we can write here can express how much Tom has meant to us and how much we will miss him. We think about your family everyday Nancy and will be there with you to share our memories. Nelson and Jerrie
To my closest friends/second family..the stierens
There’s not even words in this world to explain how much all of mean to me. Everytime I’m down Nancy is there to take place of second mom. Everytime I need help, my big bro Tommy who ive known for many years is there to cheer me up..and Michael, well your just there for me and tommy to give trouble to, but you still have a very special place in my heart. The day i got the phone call and heard tom passed was one of the most shocking days of my entire life. He was like a second father to me. The Stieren family and I spent many of wonderful memories together such as going to the grizzlies game two days before tom passed, going to the movies, going out for dinner, and just sitting at the kitchen table and watching Michael get yelled at for not eating his dinner and stop making stupid noises. It was all very fun and it will never be forgotten..just like you Tom. You were loved by me and my entire family. Im glad to have known you and i wish you were back home with us. Nancy “big nance” Tommy “big t” and michael…i pray for all of you guys all this harsh moment in time and love everyone of you. keep your chins up, and never give up hope in life.
Hard to believe it’s been 5 years since you left us. There has been hardly a day that I haven’t had a flash back of days gone by and the time we got to spend together the days just before your passing. I was so inspired following last years Memorial Golf Tourn that I committed to attend again this fall with the gang in the Ozarks. Thanks for the great memories that live within me each and every day. Love and miss you, Ken
Tom, Here it is another Christmas again without you in 2014. It saddens me not to see you and hear a crazy joke, just like dad. I want to let you know that you would be extremely proud of Nancy and the boys as they are true troupers in every sense of the word. As much as a pain in the ass you could be, we all really miss you. It brings tears to my eyes as my love pours out for you. I wish you were still here physically, but also knowing that you are spiritually brings me some comfort. I know you are resting well and I’m sure playing golf of some sort with dad. This pains me that I’m writing you as opposed to calling you. You’re always in my mind and thought. God has blessed you. I miss you very much. Your loving brother, always 🙂