Thomas Anthony Buel

Thomas Anthony Buel, 72, of Jefferson City passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at SSM Healthcare-St. Mary's. He was born on October 21, 1943, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Edward Otto and Elda (Nieman) Buel, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage on November 6, 1965, in Jefferson City, to Carolyn Sue Strobel. He was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson City High School and attended Lincoln University. He worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol as a Forensic Analyst Supervisor until his retirement on October 31, 1995. He was also the owner and operator of Thomas Buel Photography for over 30 years in Jefferson City. "Tom Terrific" is how he introduced himself on his first date with his high school sweetheart, who later became his beautiful bride. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a dashing smile and a loving, kind heart. As a younger gentleman, he was a budding artist. During his lifetime, he was a world-class photographer. He enjoyed beauty and art, sharing his creative abilities with everyone. He liked to be in the outdoors, fishing and hunting all creatures were his forte, on his family farm. Most of all, he loved his family. They would take trips together seeing the zoo, float trips, Grant's Farm, and various other places, enjoying nature. Tom enjoyed the simple pleasure of a great meal with friends and family. His top menu choices were always: spaghetti and tacos with ice cream and apple pie for dessert. Tom is survived by his beautiful bride of 50 years, Carolyn; two daughters, Veronica Marie Johnson with her husband, William "Billy," of Jefferson City and Vanessa Ann Porter with her husband, Tom, of Jefferson City; one son, Brandon Thomas Buel with his wife, Megan, of Jefferson City; seven grandchildren, Dalton Viet, Alex Peak, Dylan Peak, Tyler Porter, Stephanie Owen, Drake Foster Buel and baby Bryson Buel, who will arrive in September 2016. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Jean Carol Diemlar-Schwartz; and a special fur-baby, Petee. Family will receive friends from 3:30 -5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Houser-Millard Funeral Chapel. A Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Houser-Millard Funeral Chapel. Interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, American Heart Association or St. Joseph's Cathedral School. Arrangements are under the direction of Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com