Thomas J. Upschulte, 55, of Gladstone, MO passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. He was born in Omaha, NE on February 8, 1959 to the late Eugene and Christine Upschulte. He received his bachelor’s degree from University of Central Missouri. Tom was a chef/restaurant owner, starting on the East Coast and later moving to the Midwest. Tom married his wife, Kim (Muldoon) Upschulte on May 4, 1991 and was a devoted father to 2 wonderful sons, C.J. (19) and Time (14). He leaves his brothers, Steve, Karl, and Jim; as well as extended family and loving friends. Memorial Services will be held 1 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO. 64119.