Tommy "Tom" Burmeister
July 8, 1959 ~ May 19, 2015
Tommy "Tom" Burmeister, 55, of Jefferson City, departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born July 8, 1959, in Richmond Heights, MO, the son of Grayson and Margaret Ann (Dulle) Burmeister.
Tom was united in marriage on May 28, 1988, in Manomet, MA to Patricia Anne Ferguson.
Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Safety Engineering Degree at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO in December of 1981.
After receiving his degree, Tom started his safety career with Daniel Construction, Callaway Nuclear Plant from 1981-1983. In 1983, he was employed with Bechtel Construction. Tom's safety career with Bechtel Construction for 18 years required much travel throughout the US, from Missouri to Kansas, California to Massachusetts , New York to Georgia. He eventually came back to his hometown of Jefferson City, MO in April of 2000, employed as Safety & Health Manager with Twehous Excavating Company in Taos, MO for 15 years.
Tom was a member of ASSE (American Society Safety Engineers); board member of the Linn State Technical College Advisory Council; member of the Missouri Soceity Safety Engineers; served as President of the Missouri Common Ground Alliance; member of the Associated General Contractors Association; Certified CHSP (Construction Safety & Health Professional); member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree; and member of the Theta Chi Fraternity.
Off duty, Tom enjoyed working with his hands; whether working on his car, lawn mower, or on his house, he was always fixing something, or helping his family, friends, neighbors with something that needed fixing. He was a true handyman.
Tom enjoyed being outdoors working in his yard and garden. He took pride in always having a neatly manicured lawn. He enjoyed float trips and camping with his family, friends, and fraternity brothers. While living in Augusta, Georgia, Tom caddied at the Augusta National Golf Course. In doing so, it allowed him to both watch the annual tournament and play the course.
Those left to mourn include: wife of 26 years, Patricia Anne Burmeister, Jefferson City; two sons, 2nd Lt. Michael Burmeister, US Marine Corps, Pensacola, FL; Joseph Burmeister, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; mother, Margaret Ann Burmeister, Jefferson City and her companion Donald Wunderlich; and 10 siblings, Harvey Burmeister, St. Louis; Donna (John) Sloan, Scottsdale, AZ; Mark (Mary) Burmeister, Springfield, MO; Steve (Janet) Burmeister, Kansas City, MO; Patti (Martin) Bauer, Little Rock, AR; Lori (Alan) Piedt, Osage Beach, MO; Jeff (Becky) Burmeister, Raytown, MO; Brent (Kathy) Burmeister, Oak Grove, MO; twin brother, Tim (Cindy) Burmeister, Jefferson City; and Angie Hutson, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Grayson H. Burmeister in 1989; and his brother, Father Jeremiah Burmeister in 1989.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Family memorial contributions are suggested to the Tom Burmeister Fund or to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Patti and the entire Burmeister Family:
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of one of the most genuine and kind people we have ever known.
For many years, Tom led our organization with a fair and passionate resolve and the organization is better for his contributions. We are truly saddened in his passing and hope that you may find comfort in God’s grace.
He will be greatly missed.
The Missouri Common Ground Alliance
Patti and the entire Burmeister Family:
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of one of the most genuine and kind people we have ever known.
For many years, Tom led our organization with a fair and passionate resolve and the organization is better for his contributions. We are truly saddened in his passing and hope that you may find comfort in God’s grace.
He will be greatly missed.
The Missouri Common Ground Alliance
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
CW5 Melvin D. Amick and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
CW5 Melvin D. Amick and Family
Sincerest condolences to the Burmeister Family.
Doug Henson
Venice, Florida
Sincerest condolences to the Burmeister Family.
Doug Henson
Venice, Florida
Our sincerest sympathy to the Burmiester family. Tom was a great man and he will be missed by all.
Steve & Barb Shimmens
Our sincerest sympathy to the Burmiester family. Tom was a great man and he will be missed by all.
Steve & Barb Shimmens
Patty, Michael, Joe and the entire Burmeister family: Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy on Tom’s passing. May he rest in God’s loving arms forever. Tom was undoubtedly the bravest cancer fighter I have ever seen. May the good Lord be with his family and many friends as they will think of him often. Tom Burmeister was one of the “Good Guys”. Semper Fidelis.
Patty, Michael and Joe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kelly, Cliff, Bailey and Riley Cooper
Patty, Michael and Joe
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kelly, Cliff, Bailey and Riley Cooper
Class of 1966,JCHS wish to send their sincerest sympathies to Mark, Mary and the entire family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your brother. If there is anything we can do please contact us.
Patty,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Tom rest in peace.
Carol and Donald McCabe
Patty,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May Tom rest in peace.
Carol and Donald McCabe
My prayers are with Tom and his family. Although I know he is in a better place, he will be missed. Rest In Peace.
Patty, Michael and Joe
Our prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Mary Jane and Eddie Petrowski
Patty, Michael and Joe
Our prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Mary Jane and Eddie Petrowski
We pray the family will find God’s peace and comfort during this very difficult time. Jean Ann & Keith Knox
I have not seen Tom in years but we worked together when I was with Aetna and with the AGC safety committee. Tom was an up front, totally devoted safety professional. My condolences to the family.
Patti, Mike and Joe,
Your dad will be greatly missed. He was a great man, loving husband and wonderful father. May he rest in peace after a valiant fight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all over these next few days. Love, Caroline, Joseph, Ella and Aunt M.
Patti, Mike and Joe,
Your dad will be greatly missed. He was a great man, loving husband and wonderful father. May he rest in peace after a valiant fight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all over these next few days. Love, Caroline, Joseph, Ella and Aunt M.
Dear Burmeister family, I was sadden to learn of the passing of Tom. Tom was my supervisor for several years at Bechtel Savannah River, Construction Safety. And during this time, I learned so much from Tom as he was extremely knowledgeable about Safety and always answered any question without hesitation and no matter how busy he was he was available. Tom also had so much patience especially when I had trouble trying to learn this huge formula for calculating the statistics we needed. And we always got a good morning from Tom. Good people like Tom are hard to find especially in the hectic business we were in; Tom wanted everyone to succeed and I appreciated his kindness.
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends. And I am thankful to God for having known Tom.
Sincerely
Ginny Burdette
223 Woodland Drive
Martinez, GA 30907
Dear Burmeister family, I was sadden to learn of the passing of Tom. Tom was my supervisor for several years at Bechtel Savannah River, Construction Safety. And during this time, I learned so much from Tom as he was extremely knowledgeable about Safety and always answered any question without hesitation and no matter how busy he was he was available. Tom also had so much patience especially when I had trouble trying to learn this huge formula for calculating the statistics we needed. And we always got a good morning from Tom. Good people like Tom are hard to find especially in the hectic business we were in; Tom wanted everyone to succeed and I appreciated his kindness.
My prayers and condolences to the family and friends. And I am thankful to God for having known Tom.
Sincerely
Ginny Burdette
223 Woodland Drive
Martinez, GA 30907
Our deepest condolences to our Uncle and beloved brother -in-law
Tom. He was a great man who knew the
value of hard work and the love of his family. He will be greatly missed. –Mary Anne, Bryan, Brianna and Connor
Our deepest condolences to our Uncle and beloved brother -in-law
Tom. He was a great man who knew the
value of hard work and the love of his family. He will be greatly missed. –Mary Anne, Bryan, Brianna and Connor
My thoughts and prayers are with the Burmeister family. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tom at the Savannah River Site, along with many other Bechtel Construction Professionals. Tom and I were together for at least two years working in one of the most sensitive areas of the Site. During that time with Tom’s expertise, hard work and dedication our construction team achieved one of the top Safety Records on site, thanks to Tom. Even though I am much older than Tom, we both were fraternity brothers at our respective colleges. Unfortunately, as with most all construction professional our careers took us in different directions and we lost contact until now. I am proud to have have known and worked with Tom. Charles R. Pair, Augusta, Ga
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois and Glenn Sewell
Augusta GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois and Glenn Sewell
Augusta GA