"Tom was always quick with a warm smile and a hello. We shared our middle-America roots, leadership training and near-by offices. Tom is someone who contributed so much, and though he didn't blow his own horn, he's someone you can never forget. May your memories of Tom help strengthen and comfort you in the days ahead. Blessings to each of you."
In loving memory of
Thomas 'Tom' Michael McChesney
November 15, 1946 - March 27, 2012
Tom McChesney
BURLINGTON, Iowa--Thomas Michael McChesney of San Antonio, Texas, 65, died March 27 after a battle with cancer. He recently was transferred to the Hospice House in Burlington after surgery in Texas.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello. Burial will take place in Wapello Cemetery.
There will be no visitation, but friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the funeral home.
Tom was born on November 15, 1946, in Burlington, Iowa, son of Kenneth and Betty McChesney.
He graduated from Wapello High School in 1964, and Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, in 1968. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity.
After graduation he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio where he served four years with a rank of Captain when discharged.
Tom was a cost controller for Intertek in San Antonio. He attended Castle Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio. He enjoyed all college and professional sports.
He is survived by his son, Ken M. McChesney and wife, Sandra, of Houston, Texas; his parents, Kenny and Betty McChesney of Wapello; a sister, Sandy Ehrhardt and husband, Steve, of St. Louis, Missouri; nieces, Kristi Schache and husband, Bryan, and Katrina, Kylie, Jonathan, and Joshua of Peoria, Illinois; Keri and Alec Lucas and husband, Alex, of Chicago, Illinois; and a nephew, Jeff Ehrhardt and wife, Erica, of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Daniel McChesney.
Tributes
" I remember when I was coming back from lunch with my husband we were pulling into the parkinglot at work, and Tom was about to walk across the road. As soon as he saw me he must have jumped back about 2 feet. My husband said he must know your driving. But Tom just smiled and waved as I drove by. He made us laugh so hard. Tom had a soothing disposition, a pleasant person with a contageous smile. I am so sorry for your loss. "
"To Tom's Family, I would like to express my deepest condolences that words seem insufficient to express the sadness I feel about Tom's passing. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal and someone so special can never be forgotten. He would always be alive in our hearts and prayers. May you heart and soul find peace and comfort "
"First, I'd like to give my condolences to Tom's family. Secondly, my prayers go out to Tom's soul; I know that he is now resting in God's heavenly kingdom. I must say that although I didn't know Tom, personally, I did see him from time-to-time as he was leaving work or just around the work place. He was always quick to say "Hi" or "See you later," but always with a smile. I'm sure had I taken the time to know the man behind the smile I would've had a new friend. May he rest in peace."