Thomas Baechle Obituary

We bid farewell to Thomas Baechle (Jonesborough, Tennessee), born in Utica, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 2, 2026 at the age of 97. Thomas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Helen Janet Merritt; his parents, C. A. Baechle and Frances McCall Baechle; his siblings, Mary Rose McGuigan Schutsow, Frances McGlynn (William), Caroline Baechle and Carl Baechle (Ethlyn Baechle); his brother-in-law Carl Stevenson; and his daughter-in-law Mary Rose Dellert.

He is survived by: his children, Mary C. Baechle Carr, Mark T. Baechle (Ardith Huez), James A. Baechle and David C. Baechle (Karen); his granddaughters, Michelle Marie Carr-Nieves (Joseph) and Brittany Baechle; his stepgrandsons, Andrew Baechle (Rebecca) and Joshua Baechle (Alena Buhler); his great grandchildren, Annalise Rose Nieves and Anakin Joseph Nieves; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Jade Baechle, Christian Baechle, Joseph Baechle, David Baechle, Jacob Baechle, Teagan Buhler-Baechle and Bastian Buhler-Baechle.