In Loving Memory of Thomas Carl Lindzy
“Tom”
January 7, 1947 – May 6, 2020
Tom Lindzy passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Hazelwood, MO on May 6, 2020 due to heart complications. Tom was born in Mishawaka, IN on January 7, 1947 to the late Carl D. Lindzy and Dorothy A. (Vanderbosch) Lindzy. Tom spent most of his childhood in South Bend, IN and attended St. Anthony Grade School. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1965 where he met his high school sweetheart, the late Diane Marie (Riley) Lindzy and they were married November 25, 1967. Tom studied Architecture at Kent State University prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force and being stationed at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL where he became a certified Meteorological Equipment Repairer. After military service, Tom joined the Rantoul Police Department and was selected by the State of Illinois to attend the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. He returned to the police force in Rantoul and rose to the rank of Chief of Police. Tom was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church and served as a Lay Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. While in Rantoul, he held several civic and community leadership positions including being the President of the Jaycees, a St. Malachy School Board member, and a Board Member of The Village of Rantoul. Tom worked for People’s Choice TV in Rantoul, Chicago, Milwaukee, and relocated with his family to St. Louis with People’s Choice TV (later the Sprint Corporation). In St. Louis, Tom also worked in assisted living and nursing facilities alongside his wife, Diane, who was a Registered Nurse. Tom held various positions including Activities Director and Maintenance Department Technician as he was an excellent handyman. After retirement, Tom (and Diane) visited their grandchildren and other family members as often as possible where they made many special memories together. Tom enjoyed relaxing on the deck of his condominium and having nice conversations with nearby neighbors. He maintained beautiful landscaping around his home and usually kept a small vegetable garden. Tom was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing in his free time, especially with his grandchildren or at his time-share at Lost Valley Lake. He liked watching police and crime investigation shows such as Walker Texas Ranger, In the Heat of the Night, The A-Team, Magnum P.I., Blue Bloods, Law and Order, NCIS and M*A*S*H. Tom loved to go to “the boat” for entertainment and to play Slots and Keno; he enjoyed treating his family and friends to dinner there too. Tom was a devoted fan of any sport of interest of his grandchildren, making sure to attend as many of their events as possible. He was a fan of University of Notre Dame Athletics, and St. Louis Cardinals Baseball. Tom will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He will be remembered as a kind and giving man who did whatever he could for anyone that needed help no matter the circumstance. Tom is survived by his two sons: Mark A. (Jennifer) Lindzy of Ethridge, TN and Michael S. (Terri) Lindzy of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren: Molly Lindzy (Devin) Duffell of Raleigh, NC and Alan J. Lindzy of Ethridge, TN, Megan D. Lindzy and Hannah J. Lindzy of St. Louis; sister Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Fleming of Ooltewah, TN and brother James Charles “Jim” Lindzy of Elkhart, IN; and many beloved nephews, nieces, and God-children. Tom was preceded in death by both of his parents and by Diane, his adoring wife of 49 years and 7 months. Tom’s final wishes were to be cremated and placed beside his beloved wife Diane at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO where he will receive military honors.
02/07/2021 JFC