04/14/2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Captain Tommy Shine.
We are grieving much more than the loss of a great firefighter—we have lost a great friend, father, husband, and so much more. Tommy fought a long, hard battle to get back to where he was, leaning on his faith in God every step of the way. Knowing how far he came makes this loss even more difficult to understand.
For 24 years, from volunteer to career Firefighter/EMT to Captain, Tommy was a part of our family. He found true joy in helping others and bringing smiles to those around him while living life to the fullest. Through his service with the Wentzville Fire Protection District, he showed every day what it means to care—always striving to leave people a little better than he found them. He was a light in the lives of so many, and his kindness, strength, and dedication will never be forgotten.
We stand alongside Brittany and the entire Shine family during this incredibly difficult time.