Tommy graduated from Belleville East High School in 1975 and was a proud member of their Auxiliary Band. He was an avid drummer, a baker and a mathematician. He also enjoyed swimming, BBQ’ing for his family and watching Belleville East sports, the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, and the L.A. Dodgers. He was known for marching to the beat of his own drum.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Edna (nee Goss) Hettenhausen.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his siblings, William M. (Maureen) Hettenhausen of Swansea, IL, Kevin (Tammie) Hettenhausen of Millstadt, IL, and Patti Hettenhausen of Swansea, IL; nieces and nephews, Khristina DeBourge, Maura (Kirk) Brueggeman, Jill (Matt) Carter, Lauren (Robert) Studley, Anthony Hettenhausen, Bethany (Edward) Helf, Christopher (Nichole) Hettenhausen, and Collin Bach; plus fourteen great nieces and nephews. Tommy will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to BEBOP: Belleville East Band and Orchestra Parents.
Visitation will take place from 9 to 11 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11 am on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place immediately after at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.
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