Tom Schaller, aka “Big Dog”
Tom Schaller, age 70, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November, 7, 2013. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm thru 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Schaller home.
Tom was born on July 3, 1943 to Jack and Vera Schaller and they and his 3 brothers and 3 sisters lived in Lone Jack, Missouri. Tom lived in the area all his wonderful life. He was preceded in death by his parents Vera and Jack Schaller; two sisters Wilma and Edith; three brothers, Jack, Bob and Richard, and a Granddaughter Shelby Nicole Hermann.
He was married to his sweetheart wife, Kathy Schaller on July 12, 1997, and they enjoyed each other every day of their 17 years together. They would always tell each other, “You are the Love of My Life”. They shared the same sense of humor and thoroughly enjoyed laughing together. They shared the excitement of travel, the making of loving memories, and dancing with each other and most of all, the unbreakable love they had for each other. Tom was employed with Collins and Hermann’s and retired from Local #101, Operating Engineers Union. Tom Schaller was an amazing multi-talented man; he excavated, designed, constructed and built his beautiful home on the Tom- made Lake also known as Papa’s World. Tom’s hobbies included taking great care of his wife, model railroads, gardening and the outdoors. He was a straight shooter, interesting conversationalist, quick witted and always had a great sense of humor.
Tom is survived by his adoring wife and forever soul mate, Kathy Schaller and his loving children; Tom and Tami Schaller of Conyers, GA., Juanita and Don Moreno of Lone Jack, MO., Christina and Charlie Quinn of Dallas, Texas, Nutosha and Kevin Hermann of Oak Grove, MO., Niki and Brian Wilson of Oak Grove, MO, and Katie and Jeremy Cramer of Oak Grove, MO. Tom is survived by seven grandchildren, Zachariah Moreno, Shayla and Tyler Hermann, Haily Hayes, Dylan Szudarski, Kailyn and Lainey Cramer and awaiting the arrival of one great grand-child. Tom is also survived by his best friend, Roger Baker “Big Dog” and his four legged buddy, Bandit.
Although he has left our family here on earth, we are all united in knowing that this is not good-bye but until we see him again. We will forever love him and will always carry him in our hearts.
And, from his beautiful bride and wife, “Honey, I Love you more!”
Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 SE 15th St. Oak Grove, MO 64075 (816) 690-4441