Thomas Reinhold Crocker

Thomas Reinhold Crocker of Leasburg, MO was born in Redwood Falls, MN on Thursday, November 20, 1947 to Edward Gene Crocker and Evelyn Irene Corcoran Crocker.  He passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 6 days.

Thomas served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He married Suzanne Fricke on July 5, 1974 in St. Louis, MO. He married Patricia M. Roth on September 12, 1987 in Florissant, MO. He worked for 31 years as a Master Mechanic as a member of the Machinists Union in St. Louis, MO. He then later worked 10 years for O'Reilly Auto Parts in Sullivan, MO. Thomas spent some of his leisure time shooting his guns, camping, hunting, and talking about cars.  He loved his family and grandchildren very much.

He was preceded in death by his spouse Suzanne Crocker; parents; sister Diane Crocker and brother-in-law Rich Dixon.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Crocker of Leasburg, MO; children Karin Crocker (Paul Davis) of Collinsville, IL, Carol Crocker-Griggs (Tyronno Griggs) of Florissant, MO, Christopher (Carey) Crocker of Oro Valley, AZ,  James (Patsy) Weber of Union, MO, Gabe (Angela) Weber of Wentzville, MO, and Matt (Libby) Crocker of Homewood, IL; siblings Barb Dixon, Mark (Dawn) Crocker,  Bruce (Jan) Crocker, Cathy (Dennis) Fischer, Paul (Sandy) Crocker, Jamie (Rhonda) Crocker, and Gene (Sheila) Crocker; 10 grandchildren Zachary, Mikayla, Americas, Kailey, Kyle, Aidan, Sam, Elliot, Jack and Luke; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Burial of cremains on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO with full military honors. Memorial Service at 3 p.m. at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, Ferguson, MO with Father Edward Ramatowski officiating.  Dinner to follow.

Arrangements under the care of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, MO.