Thomas “Tom” Lynn Seel
Thomas “Tom” Lynn Seel, 56, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a legacy built on hard work, laughter, and making memories with the people he loved.
Born on January 18, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri, Tom was a beloved father, grandfather, fiancé, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother and friend to many whose quiet strength and genuine nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Tom is survived by his two children, Kristina (Todd) Mitchell of High Ridge; Daniel (Bryanna) Seel of Festus; his fiancé, Teresa Atchison of Barnhart and her children Jessica (TJ) Greenlee of Imperial, Kaylyn Prewett of Edwardsville, IL, and Jeremy Atchison of Pevely; seven grandchildren, Levi and Wesley Seel of Festus; Adalynn and Jaxon Mitchell of High Ridge; Landon and Cameron Greenlee of Imperial; Vayda Prewett of Edwardsville, IL; and one sibling, Rhonda Faulkner of St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold (Donna) Seel and his mother, Kathleen (Gerald) Thornburgh (née Postlewait).
Tom was a hardworking man of integrity, a provider, and the ultimate protector of those he loved. He dedicated more than 30 years to the Metropolitan Sewer District, where he worked as a Foreman and earned the respect of those around him as both a leader and mentor. He accepted people exactly as they were, never passing judgment, and treated everyone he met with respect.
He found joy in the simple things that mattered most – fishing, spending time with his family and friends, playing his guitar, listening to music, working on RC cars, and working toward building a lake at the family property for his grandchildren to enjoy for years to come. That dream reflected the kind of man Tom was: always thinking about the people he loved and the legacy he hoped to leave behind. He had a gift for connection and a humor that stayed with people long after the moment had passed.
We invite you to join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 6th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at South Side Church of God located at 12145 Tesson Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128.
Tom will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
He was a great person and will be deeply missed.
He was a good person and will be deeply missed.
Forever in my heart.
I’m so sorry. I worked with Tom at MSD. He was a wonderful person.
I worked with Tom off and no for several years I am deeply saddened by his passing and shocked he will be missed. He was a very good man.
Wow! A GREAT MAN AND FRIEND! The type of friend who took the time to teach me the trade and how to work smarter and not harder. Wish I could have stayed on his crew!
To his family my Heart hurts he will be missed. Prayers and Blessings 🙏🏾💙💪🏾
It is still hard to believe he is gone. He was a good man. I am so sorry for all of his family. Losing him was such a huge loss for everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.
I could not have asked for a better neighbor. Tom was also my friend and just a good man all around. The backyard won’t be the same without you brother.
My family has known Tom and his family since our kids went to grade school together. My son Alan and Tom were best friends. We are deeply saddened by Tom’s unexpected passing. He was a wonderful person as well as a loving Father and Son. He will be truly missed but we know he is in God’s arms now. Please accept my deepest sympathy to Tom’s family.
Tom was my best friend for about 40 years.We had some great times together.I already miss him.I think about him every day.
Gone too soon 😔
Praying for the family and his many friends, that God bring comfort and healing in your brokenness☝️
I worked with Tom on the first crew I was on at MSD 29 years ago. He was always great to be with and never seemed to have a bad day. My prayers and good wishes to Tom’s family. Hang in there.