Thomas G. McCaw, age 88, of O'Fallon, Ill., born October 28, 1934 in Summerfield, Ill., passed away suddenly on November 16, 2022 at Memorial Hospital, Shiloh, Ill.

Tom grew up in Summerfield and graduated from Lebanon High School. He quickly joined the US Army and served in the 3rd Infantry Division, Military Police 1951-1954, and an additional 4 years in the US Air Force Military Police until 1962. He was a long-time truck driver and worked in construction out of the Laborers Local 670. In his retirement years, Tom remained active with many volunteer organizations, including the American Legion in Swansea, Korean War Vets, Life Member of VFW, O'Fallon Sportsmen's Club, Masonic Lodge AF & AM, Ainad Shrine of East St. Louis, Eastern Star Chapter 487, Legion of Honor of Ainad Shrine, and served as Chaplain of the Enterprise Grange. Tom also served on the Board of Directors for Illinois Veterans' Home of Anna, and was a long-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Summerfield. Often a fixture at local veterans' events, Tom was proud of his military service and worked hard to advocate for veterans' rights and assistance. In addition to his many volunteer roles, he had also worked at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, Lake View Memorial Gardens, and Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Louise, nee Peters, McCaw; sisters Mary Ellen Reed, Edward McCaw, Carter McCaw; great-granddaughter Aurora Joers.

Surviving are his wife Nancy, nee Weisbrod, whom he married July 7, 1956; his daughter Rebecca (Tommy) Thompson of Mascoutah, grandchildren Michelle (Scott) Joers, Andrew and Patrick Thompson; great-grandchildren Sophia and Collin; sister Suzanne Hongsermeier, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Donations are suggested to St. John's UCC or Shriner's Hospital. Sign the guestbook at www.wfh-ofallon.com.

Visitation: 4-8 pm, Monday, November 21, 2022 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon.

VFW Post 805 will conduct a service at 6 pm.

The American Legion Post 2007 will conduct a walk-thru at 6:30 pm.

The Enterprise Grange will conduct a service at 7 pm.

The Masons will conduct a service at 7:30 pm.

Funeral: 10 am, Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, O'Fallon, with Rev. Philip Barbier officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.