2014- NYC. A night on the town. We had so much fun. We'll carry the memories in our heart.

Our deepest condolences, thoughts and hugs go out to you Randi and family. Taj was a wonderful human. His jokes, smile and aurora spread through a room and made your day better. Lucky to have been able to witness that on a daily basis at our local Beefs for so many years. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. Feeling so grateful to have known him and call him a friend, part of the true beefs family. Wishing we could be there today to hug our friends and reminisce in so many wonderful memories of Taj. Sending our love from NC.  

- Jim and Allison Walzak

Randi we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We loved getting together with you two. We remember the fun times like having you at our Halloween Parties. He will be missed.
Love, Lisa and Ron Daugherty

Deepest condolences to Randi and all of Taj’s family. 
 Many of us are devastated at Taj’s early 
Passing and are attempting to process just
How we are going to move forward without him.  Its a tremendous loss to as he was a tremendous friend and trusted confidant. 
 I though i knew my Sports Trivia but TAJ
Was the best ever !!! 
God speed my friend, hope to catch you on the other side !!
 Love and prayers to all friends and family !!
Gary T Thalman

First prayers and condolences to family and friends 
I remember we met during track season his freshman year my sophomore year and were good friends since there on in life 
I have some many memories of Taj from high school track and field days and one from Missouri State. 
Taj was always a funny dude and loved to talk trash to me about Notre Dame and Michigan Wolverine college football. 
I remember sneaking up on him at his car in the parking lot at SMS and scar8ng the pants off him. I remember Taj telling to turn right down a highway ramp on our not so lovely track runs getting ready for the season. I could go on for a lot more good fun times with Taj. I can't believe he has gained his wings now. Again my prayers and condolences to family and friends.

TAJ was an amazingly funny guy who’s sense of humor was much bigger than us all.  I  can’t say that we were super close but we did have a ton of laughs at beef o bradys. We played golf together several times where  it was more about making people laugh then it was golfing. I just talked to him a few weeks ago about his latest adventure in stand up comedy. Where I’m sure he was excelling. I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy to such a wonderful guy. I am so sorry Randi. Completely unexpected and not fare. My prayers are with his family. Tom W

My deepest condolences to all. I will always remember our great times together. TAJ, you made me laugh and forget about life's down times. I will miss you very, very much. Rest in peace son and thanks for the memories!

I'm sorry for your loss working with the Tasmanian devil at American Signature as my partner for many years he will be missed by all love Mama J

I knew you for years at the old Beefs, some get together and crayfish parties .
Not a bad bone in your body. Always cool and calm. 
Our Missouri talks were fun and reminiscing.  
To young too soon. 
Only the good......
May God rest your soul and bring you to the place we all laugh at your Stan up..

My man, I will miss you deeply, My condolences to the whole family. Randi I will always cherish the times we had on Sesame Street. Taj my boy aka as we called each other playa playa, The Gardens, I will cherish all the times we had. I’m so sorry to hear this. The world has lost a great man.

I’m truely sad after hearing this! He was my brother in law ! He was a great husband funny loving brutally honest guy ! Super hard worker and funny as hell! My prayers for the whole family . Cards have lost a number 1 fan ! You will be missed .

My man Taj. I always loved chatting with you during March Madness. You gave me trouble bout them Tarheels and me to you, bout them Wolverines (When they made the tourney). Ha!! Such great memories growing up in Kirkwood, just blocks apart. Playing basketball, football and just hanging out laughing. I’ll always cherish the days.  A loss here on earth is truley an angel gained in heaven. Love ya, buddy.

Our deepest condolences to Randi and family.  Taj was a great man and a great friend to so many people.  As Taj's wife, we can't imagine the pain and sorrow that comes from his passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Sincerely,
Don & Jill Bailey

OBITUARY

Thomas "TAJ" Arthur Jahnke Jr.

13 April, 1975 – 1 November, 2024

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

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