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Thomas Nicholas DeWald Jr.

1940 - 2015

Thomas Nicholas DeWald Jr. obituary, 1940-2015, St. Louis, MO

BORN

1940

DIED

2015

ABOUT

Washington University

THOMAS DEWALD OBITUARY

DeWald, Thomas Nicholas Jr. January 18, 1940 - July 21, 2015, age 75. Beloved husband of 53 years to Rosemary Virginia DeWald (nee Gideon); dear father of Tom (Mary), Terry (Claudia Pinto Hidalgo), Tim (Kris Brower), Ted, Tony, Tammy (Jody) Scott and Tiffany (Nick) Pearson; and American father to Fikru Hailu and Pattnalin (Rattanapan) Verasin; dear grandfather of Spencer Cox and Charlie DeWald, Olivia, Zeke, Isaiah and Elijah Brower, Kelsey DeWald, Jordan, Logan and Camden Scott, Lucas and Cooper Pearson; dear Brother of the late Richard (Mary Jean), Nancy (Ron) McDonald, Julie (Phil) Peters, Dennis (Kathy) DeWald and Kathy (the late Chester) Mikus. Services: Memorial Service at Christ Prince of Peace Church, 417 Weidman Rd., Manchester, MO on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. In a continuation of service to his fellow man, Thomas has elected to donate his remains to Washington University School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Medical Education at Washington University, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 2100, St. Louis, MO 63105 or American Cancer Society.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jul. 23, 2015.

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MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES

4 Entries

We will miss you as our neighbor and friend. Our deepest sympathies to the entire Dewald family.

Eric and Britta Meyer

July 25, 2015

My deepest condolences and sympathies, to Tom's entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Beacham

July 24, 2015

The Dewald Family,

My sincerest condolences to you and yours!

Tom definitely left his mark on all of us that knew him professionally and personally.

Michael Cassady

July 24, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. May all the cherished memories of Tom live on and find peace.

Mike and Wanda Honeywell

July 23, 2015

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MEMORIAL EVENTS

Jul

25

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Christ Prince of Peace Church

417 Weidman Rd., Manchester, MO

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