Thomas Anthony Buel, 72, of Jefferson City passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at SSM Healthcare-St. Mary’s. He was born on October 21, 1943 in Jefferson City, Missouri the son of Edward Otto and Elda (Nieman) Buel, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church by Rev. Fr. Paul Distler, S.J., on November 6, 1965 in Jefferson City to Carolyn Sue Strobel.
He was a graduate 1961 graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended Lincoln University. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Forensic Analyst Supervisor until his retirement on October 31, 1995. He was also the owner and operator of Thomas Buel Photography for over 30 years in Jefferson City. He was a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
“Tom Terrific†is how he introduced himself on his first date with his high school sweetheart, who later became his beautiful bride. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a dashing smile and a loving, kind heart. As a younger gentleman, he was a budding artist. During his lifetime, he was a world-class photographer. He enjoyed beauty and art, sharing his creative abilities with everyone. He liked to be in the outdoors; fishing and hunting all creatures were his forte on his family farm. Most of all, he loved his family. They would take trips together seeing the zoo, float trips, Grant’s Farm, and various other places, enjoying nature. Tom enjoyed the simple pleasure of a great meal with friends and family. Top Menu choices were always, Spaghetti and Tacos with ice cream and apple pie for dessert.
Tom is survived by his beautiful bride of 50 years: Carolyn, two daughters: Veronica Marie Johnson with her husband William “Billy†of Jefferson City and Vanessa Ann Porter with her husband, Tom of Jefferson City; one son: Brandon Thomas Buel with his wife, Megan of Jefferson City; seven grandchildren: Dalton Viet, Alex Peak, Dylan Peak, Tyler Porter, Stephanie Owen, Drake Foster Buel and Baby Bryson Buel, who will arrive in September 2016. He was also preceded in death by one sister: Jean Carol Diemlar-Schwartz and a special fur-baby: Petee.
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