Tom Willbrand

Thomas Fred Willbrand, of St. Charles, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 74. He is survived by his children, Valerie Kelly, Ryan (Zhulieta) Willbrand, and Monica Willbrand; grandchildren, Declan Kelly, Julius Willbrand, and Alexander Willbrand; sister, Joan (Donnie) Schmidt; and brother, Phil Willbrand; he was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Willbrand Jr. and Geneva Willbrand.

Tom had a deep love for farming from a young age and proudly farmed alongside his father and brother. Tom was baptized, confirmed, and married at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he remained a devoted member throughout his life. A determined and hard-working man, Tom earned a degree in agricultural economics from the University of Missouri (Mizzou). Tom enjoyed duck hunting, boating and attending auctions in search of antique farming equipment and tools. Above all, he was a loving father and family man. Tom was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Tom's name to Trinity Lutheran Church or Brain Injury Foundation of St. Louis.