Thomas Warren Applegate

March 24, 1951 - May 24, 2021

APPLEGATE, Thomas Warren, of House Springs, Missouri, was born March 24, 1951 in Whidby, Washington to Kenneth and Betty (nee Turgeon) Applegate and entered into rest Monday, May 24, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 70 years and 2 months. He is preceded in death by his parents, one (1) sister, Joan Cerutti and one (1) brother-in-law and best friend, Dan Cerutti. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Ann (nee Isbell) Applegate, six (6) children, Craig (Cassi) Applegate, Anne (Brent) Adams, Douglas Applegate, Jenifer (Francis) Hitschmann, Teri (Brian) Cook, Brian Applegate, five (5) grandchildren, Kevin (Nina) Applegate, Aubrey Adams, Emily Cook, Benjamin Cook, Liam Hitschmann, two (2) great-grandchildren, Franklin Applegate, Joseph Applegate, along with numerous extended family and friends. Tom was a dedicated friend to everyone with an infectious laugh. He didn’t know a single stranger and welcomed all to hang out in his shop where he liked to tinker and work on all garage things. He enjoyed this comradery with his buddies a great deal. When he wasn’t in his shop, you might find him fishing out of his own boat or relaxing in his chair watching football. His favorite hobbies were always whatever his kids were involved in. He would tell you his greatest accomplishment in life was his kids and grandkids. He was one proud Poppa and enjoyed telling stories about his family. Tom was a hard worker and devoted much of his life building his business as a NDT radiographer, a business he has handed down to a trusted nephew, Daniel Cerutti. Tom was a generous and loyal man. He and his wife, Cynthia, built a family full of love, traditions and values that will be passed down for generations. He was a grizzly bear with a heart of gold. Tom was a loving husband, proud father, devoted grandfather & great-grandfather, man of God and trusted friend. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation Friday, May 28, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at CHAPEL HILL MORTUARY, 6300 Highway 30 Cedar Hill, Missouri, followed by interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.