Thomas E. (Steltenpohl) Tucker 83, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born July 30, 1939 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Bessie and George Steltenpohl.
He married Diane Kemerer on May 2, 1982 in Las Vegas. He served in the US Air Force Thomas loved working outside and helping others. He was a skilled handyman, jack of many trades. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially the LA Lakers and the LA Raiders.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Helen Malone, Ruth Steltenpohl-Abbott, Hazel Stout, Ethel Polson, Betty Steltenpohl, Ada Pasley, Josephine Steltenpohl, Mabel Sollars, brothers, Buddy Arthur, Elmer, Richard, and a son, Thomas E. Steltenpohl, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Diane Tucker of the home, brother, Bill (Marilyn) Steltenpohl of St Joseph, children, Julie Upland, Betty Carpenter, David Steltenpohl, and Kris Rowe, nephews, Bruce Steltenpohl, Brian Steltenpohl, Frank Hurt and Ray Steltenpohl, nieces, Sherri Martin and Anne Rolland.
Mr. Tucker has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.
