Thomas L. Klausing, Jr.

THOMAS L. KLAUSING, JR., 52, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:25 am, Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to Thomas and Bonnie (nee Fricke) Klausing, Sr. on December 17, 1971 in Chester, Illinois.

Thomas married Aimee Keith on December 28, 2006; she survives.

He had worked as a truck driver and owned his own vape shop, CT Vapor.

Thomas was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Rockwood, Illinois. He enjoyed all hunting, especially bow hunting and mushroom hunting. Thomas liked to cook and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors:

Wife:

Aimee Klausing Chester, IL

Parents:

Thomas (Bonnie) Klausing, Sr. Rockwood, IL

6 Children:

Mercedes (Brice) Wallace Chester, IL

Tommy (Jenny) Klausing Coulterville, IL

Dalton McCormick Chester, IL

Elizabeth Klausing Sparta, IL

Anthony (Jocelynn) Klausing Chester, IL

Alyssa Keith Chester, IL

4 Siblings:

Chris Klausing Cutler, IL

Lynn (Chad) Hecht Chester, IL

Robin (David) Randall Rockwood, IL

Amanda (Richard) Seymore Marissa, IL

12 Grandchildren:

Karlea, Braxton, Bre, Trint, Riley, Hoyt, Axten, Oaklynn, Alana, Linley, Brynlee and Avalynn

1 Great Grandchild:

Taytyn

2 Dogs: Hex and Haze

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Grandparents – Lawrence & Alberta Klausing and Charles & Mary Lou Fricke and 1 Niece – Makayla Hecht

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Thursday, April 4, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Thomas Klausing, Sr.

Interment:

Pleasant Ridge Cemetery

Rockwood, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Family Choice

Pleasant Ridge Church