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Buerster, Thomas Adam 'Tom'

Buerster, Thomas Adam 'Tom'

Male 1938 - 2021  (83 years)


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  • Name Buerster, Thomas Adam 'Tom' 
    Thomas Adam 'Tom' Buerster (1933-2021)
    Thomas Adam 'Tom' Buerster (1933-2021)
    Birth 7 Jan 1938  Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number BUER.T002 
    Military Service United Statess Army Reserve  [1
    Death 26 Nov 2021  Noble, Richland County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I51387  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 29 Nov 2021 

    Father Buerster, Adam Carl   d. Bef 26 Nov 2021 
    Mother Kuenstler, Monica Margaret,   b. 1907   d. 1993 (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage Y  [1
    Family ID F18614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Weishaar, M. 
    Children 
    >1. Buerster, J.
    >2. Buerster, K.
    >3. Buerster, A.
    +4. Buerster, J.
     5. Buerster, G.
    +6. Buerster, J.
    Family ID F18613  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Jan 1938 - Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Nov 2021 - Noble, Richland County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Holy Cross Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Thomas Adam "Tom" Buerster was born January 7, 1938 in Clay Co., IL to Adam Carl and Monica Margaret (Kuenstler) Buerster. He married Martha (Weishaar) Buerster on June 13, 1964 in Island Grove, IL. She survives him in his death.

      Tom was a 50 year member of the Ste. Marie American Legion Post #932 and Knights of Columbus Third Degree Member Council #1704 Newton and a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin.

      Tom enlisted in the US Army Reserve in 1960 and served six years. He was a lifelong farmer and had helped with the family trucking business from 1953-1968. During the winters he would work at Newton Implement setting up equipment. Tom also served on the Denver Twp. and Richland County Boards. He served on various committees at the Holy Cross Church.

      Tom enjoyed trapshooting and talking on the CB with the handle "Sugar Foot". He especially enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and taking walks with his dog, Roxy.

      Thomas Adam "Tom" Buerster is survived by wife of 57 years, Martha Buerster of Noble; daughter, Joan Weber and husband John Carey of Mason, IL; son, Kenneth Buerster and wife Karen of Newton, IL; son, Alan Buerster and wife Krista of Noble, IL; daughter, Janet Grunloh and husband John V. of Island Grove, IL; son, Gary Buerster of Newton, IL and special friend Lindsey Tompson; daughter, Joyce Dietrich and husband Shane of Geneseo, IL; grandchildren, Lauren (Seth) Michels, Alicia Buerster, Ryan Buerster, Malorie Buerster, Maison Buerster, John A. Grunloh, Josie Grunloh, Monica Buerster, Drew Buerster, Darci (Ethan) Harrison, Heather Dietrich; brother, Paul Buerster; sisters, Mary Jane Keller and Theresa Ritz; and several nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by parents; grandson, Eric Dietrich; sisters, Edith McDonald, Anna Lou Stone, Rita Proctor, and infant sister, Eunice Buerster.


      Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney is in charge of arrangements. A Visitation will be held on November 29, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on November 30, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

      Interment will take place following services at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside.

      Memorials can be made to Tom Buerster Memorial Fund.

  • Sources 
    1. [S13407] Kistler-Patterson Funeral Homes, Obituary, Buerster, Thomas Adam "Tom", (https://www.kistler-patterson.com/obituaries/Thomas-Adam-Tom-Buerster?obId=23225751#/celebrationWall), none. (Reliability: 2).