Tom Stricker age 70 of Ballwin, MO formerly of Minster, Ohio died on March 18, 2017 in Ballwin, MO.

He was born on April 15, 1946 in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Vincent & Vivian (Otting) Stricker. He married his wife Joyce on October 5, 1990 and she survives in Ballwin.

He is also survived by a step daughter Samantha Shepherd and her daughter and husband Danielle & Michael Heiny and step daughter-in-law Crystal O'Callaghan and her children Brendan and Marissa. He is also survived by brothers and sisters: Vincent & Phyllis Stricker, Carol & Steve Schwieterman, Greg & Kathy Stricker, Mike & Marge Stricker, Jim & Betsy Stricker, Julie & Leo Buening, Dave & Diane Stricker all of Minster and Helen & Mike Bornhorst, Russia, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his step-son Sean O'Callaghan.

Tom had lived in Albuquerque, NM, California and Missouri after he served time in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Arlington during the Vietnam War. He retired from TWA/AA in 2010 and after his retirement he enjoyed working at Raintree School.

Tom will always be remembered as a loving and caring humanitarian. He loved to fish and being outdoors.

Tom will be remembered at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.