Thomas W. Schulze, 65, of Jerseyville, Ill., died at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. He was born Feb. 17, 1957, in Wood River to Albert F. and Betty (Pace) Schulze. He married Connie S. Harvill on June 16, 1984, in Gillespie. She survives.

He was a custodian for Scott Air Force Base. Thomas enjoyed fishing and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Schulze of Jerseyville; sisters, Janice (Gerald) Grammer of Gillespie, Karen (Richard) Keffer of Mansfield, Texas; brothers, David (companion, Deborah) Schulze of Orlando, Fla., Kevin Schulze of Litchfield; and sister-in-law, Kathy Schulze. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frederick Schulze, Stephen Schulze; and sister-in-law, Dawna Schulze.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.