Tom worked as a designer for Midcoast Aviation, Cahokia, IL, before retirement. He received his education at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, and Illinois State University, Normal, IL. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. and Kathryn E., nee Bender, Tebbenhoff.
Surviving is his sister, Diane (Richard) Eller of Raleigh, NC.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 153, Belleville, IL, 62222. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Funeral: A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.