John Eric Tullmann of Webster Groves, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2015} at the age of 33.l

John is survived by his {parents, Jim Tullmann and Karen Avalos; his brothers William and Chris cousins Nathan, Stephanie, Katy, Jennie and Joey, Uncle Willie, Joe, and Mike; Aunt Diana and Jeannie.

John was born on June 29, 1981 in St.Louis, graduated from Webster Groves High School, where he was voted a Top Hat Award recipient, as chosen by the faculty and administration.

Tullmann was active in Boy Scout Troop 301, where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also a volunteer and trained first responder for the local disaster task force for St. Louis and St. Louis County. John was also a Rotary Club supporter and recipient of an International Rotary Exchange ambassador program to Spain, and helped his family host fellow exchange students from Thailand, Spain and Germany, as well as volunteering at the Rotary orientation camps.

Habitat for Humanity and Agape were two causes for which he went out of state to volunteer.

John was a volunteer at the American Red Cross during the great floods, where he was given a special commendation at age 14 for his assistance with networking 100 computers, printers and fax machines as well as securing much needed in-kind donations for the flood victims. He also went on site and filled sandbags with other Red Cross volunteers. He was given a special commendation.

Sports were an integral part of John’s life. He was active in soccer, baseball, basketball, and in high school was on the Varsity Tennis Team, as he was at Monmouth College. John was a perennial volunteer for Special Olympics, and St. Louis Senior Olympics.

He was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, where he was active in supporting numerous philanthropic causes and spearheaded technology advancements. John was elected President of the Inter-Fraternity Council at Monmouth College. He graduated with a degree in History.

He continued working for In The Line of Duty as Manager of Technical Services}. In that capacity, he supported the mission to help produce police and fire departmental training with instructional video programs, for departments across the country. His passion for the fallen police and firefighters families of St. Louis had him encourage supporting BackStoppers.

He later launched JET Digital Information Technology Services LLC, where he donated his time and talent to charitable causes, as well as supporting local businesses.

Tullmann was accomplished in the field of technology and communications, and often identified new technology applications for his clients. John was a risk-taker and one to experiment.

A memorial Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at {Holy Redeemer parish, located at 17 Joy Ave at East Lockwood in Webster Groves, and will be officiated by Father Brown, Pastor, with a reception to follow at Arden Mead Youth and Community Center, located 100 yards from Holy Redeemer on Selma Ave., two buildings south of E. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate John’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to any of the following organizations: Backstoppers, at 10411 Clayton Rd # 5, St. Louis, MO 63131}; OR Sigma Phi Epsilon, 318 N. Ninth St., Monmouth, IL 61462; OR Boy Scout Troop 301, C/O First Congregational Church at 10 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119; OR Hellenic Spirit Foundation/Focus North America St. Louis at 4400 Woodson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63134;OR Webster Groves High School (Top Hat Award program) at WGHS, 100 Selma Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119

For more information, Contact Jim Tullmann

JLTullmann@gmail.com

314-537-7653

C/O RealtyNET Mclain, Realtors

130 W. Lockwood Avenue

Webster Groves, MO 63119