Tom L. Zobrist, age 64 of Pierron, IL, died Sunday, February 08, 2015, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born December 28, 1950, in Highland, IL, the son of Lester E. and Cathryn R. (nee Weder) Zobrist. On August 17, 1973, he married Paulette Marie Brooks who survives. He was a member of Highland Sportsman Club; District 9 Machinists. Tommy was born in Highland and grew up on 12th Street. He was a 1969 graduate of Highland High School. He attended Bailey Technical Institute for 2 years. He had been a mechanic until 1995. He earned a Computer Science Degree from Southwest IL College. He worked as Learning resources Lab Assistant at SWIC until 2005. He worked as a clerk at CC Foodmart in Pierron until 2012, when he retired. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, watching wrestling on TV, and rebuilding computers. Survivors include : Wife – Paulette M. Zobrist nee Brooks, Pierron, IL Daughter – Wendy M. Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL Daughter – Heather C. (Significant other John Beck) Zobrist, Pierron, IL Daughter – Jennifer L. (Significant other T.J. Schmitt) Zobrist, Alhambra, IL Grandchild – Courtney M. Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL Grandchild – Gage D. Gruenenfelder, St. Charles, MO Grandchild – Kelsey L. Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL Grandchild – Keely S. Gruenenfelder, Highland, IL Grandchild – Rylee M. Schmitt, Alhambra, IL Brother – Donald C. Zobrist (twin), Glen Carbon , IL Brother – Danny L. (Jo) Zobrist, Pocahontas, IL Sister – Cindy J. (Phil) Zobrist-Settles, ., MI Step Brother – Marc F. (Tiffany) Dockweiler, ., AZ Step Sister – Linda M. (Daniel) Portell, ., VA He was preceded in death by : Father – Lester E. Zobrist died 9/22/1990 Mother – Cathryn R. Zobrist nee Weder Grandchild – Mikah C. Parsons died 12/23/2006 Brother – Ronald L. Zobrist (twin) died at age 11 months Sister – Nancy K. Higgenbotham died 1975 Step Mother – Helen M. Dockweiler Zobrist nee Klanke died 11/24/2009 Son In-law – Corey Gruenenfelder died 8/28/2012 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial funeral service will be at 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Leonard E. Pye, Pastor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Animal Shelter.
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