Thomas Burket

Thomas Glen Burket Jr., 62, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at Evercare of Jerseyville. 

Born September 22, 1963 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Carolin R. (Ledbetter) Burket of St. Charles, MO and Thomas G. Burket Sr. (Terri) of Troy, MO.

Thomas retired as a paramedic/firefighter for the Maryland Heights, MO Fire Department. He loved St. Louis Blues Hockey. 

Along with his mother and father he is survived by a son, Alex Burket (Mikeala) of Moscow Mills, MO, a sister, Chris Burket of St. Charles, MO and his good friend, Joseph Wittich (Kathy) of Godfrey. 

A celebration of life service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Little Hills Church, 335 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation. 

Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.