Thomas Juenger

Thomas Frank Juenger, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, April 26, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Thomas worked as a self employed mechanic. He was a member of the International Association of Aerospace Workers, a member of St. Paul’s U.C.C., former member of Trinity U.C.C. and a proud United States Navy Veteran. He loved his garage and tools. He did woodworking and made furniture for family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Eugene and Elma, nee Starr, Juenger
• Brothers-in-law
  • John Ponder
  • Richard Hippard

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Carol, nee Hippard, Juenger of Belleville, IL
• Children
  • Jeff (Gintare) Juenger of Mehlville, MO
  • Scott Juenger of Collinsville, IL
• Grandchildren: Olivia, Melanie, Caden, Emma and Ella
• Brother: Jerry Juenger of O’Fallon, IL
• Sisters
  • Jeanne Ponder of Belleville, IL
  • Ellen (Kirk) Myers of Edwardsville, IL
• Special nephew: Mark (Anne) Lampe
• Brothers-in-law
  • Alan (Lana) Hippard
  • Gerold (Patricia Wikgren) Hippard
  • David (Karon) Hippard
  • Mark (Lisa) Hippard
• Many dear nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Trinity U.C.C.

Services: A funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:45 am for a 10:30 am Graveside Service with military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.