Thomas N. Studebaker, 72, of Florissant, Missouri passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. He was born to Thomas Daniel and Elizabeth (Niedringhaus) Studebaker on August 14, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri.

As a young man, Thomas excelled at school and in his educational endeavors. He was exceptionally intelligent and graduated as Valedictorian from Collinsville High School in 1969. He was awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Caltech University in Pasadena, California, where he studied for two years. Thomas enjoyed photography and playing tennis.

Thomas is survived by his sister Terry D'Amato, niece Lindsay D'Amato and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, Illinois. The burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.