Thomas Tegethoff, age 71, of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Tom was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1954 to John A. "Jack" Sr. and Imelda M. Tegethoff (nee Poettgen). Throughout his life, he enjoyed engaging in a variety of creative pursuits, including painting, home improvement, and cooking - he was known for his fried chicken. Tom was a lifelong motorcycle and classic car enthusiast, particularly passionate about his '64 Pontiac LeMans. He was a 30+ year member of the Plasterers' Local 3 union in St. Louis. A loving son, father, brother, cousin, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy A. Tegethoff, and three brothers, John A. Jr. (Lisa), Robert C. (Sandy), and William J. (Jill) Tegethoff. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Hammontree; two siblings, Joseph B. (Christine) Tegethoff and Diane E. (the late Bobby) Meadows; three grandchildren, Lucas Gloss, Evan Jones and Brayden Hammontree; and one great-granddaughter, Wednesday Hammontree.

Services: We welcome you to attend the following services to memorialize and celebrate Tom's life. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to meet at the Schrader Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to join in the procession to the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to donate to the American Cancer Society .  Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.