Tommy Eldridge

July 12, 1937 - October 23, 2021

Tommy, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Friday, October 23, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Annette Frances Eldridge [Cillo]. Beloved father of Ruth Ann [Philip Lance] Wellman and Daniel Lee [Kelly Kathleen] Eldridge; loving grandfather of five grandchildren: Matthew Ryan Wellman, Lauren Elizabeth Wellman; Nicole Elizabeth [Alex] Dwyer, Ellie Claire Eldridge, Emily Catherine Eldridge, and two sisters: Louise [Leon] Blattel and Linda Talley. Tommy is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Tom and Viola [nee Baumunck], his late dear brother, William [Yvonne] Eldridge, and sisters: Vivian ‘Judy’ Niswonger, Helen [Clyde] Gregory and Betty [Charles] Dennis. Tommy was a devoted, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He always put family and friends first. He loved traveling. He was an avid camper, hunter, and fisherman, and enjoyed trail biking. Services: Visitation from 9 – 11 a.m. on Friday, November 19th, at Bellerive Mausoleum Chapel, 740 North Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, followed by a private family service at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 222116-7023 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tommy Eldridge please visit our Sympathy Store.