Obituary of Thomas E. Piel DC

Thomas Edward Joseph Piel, D.C. passed away in Belfast on Sunday, July 28, 2024 with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in St. Louis on July 10, 1951, to Thomas and Helen Piel, and grew up in Warson Woods, a suburb of St. Louis.

Thomas attended parochial schools, graduating from St. Louis University High School in 1969, after spending his freshman year at Vincentian Seminary in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  He attended St. Louis University for one year, and graduated from Logan Chiropractic College in 1975. He entered the field of chiropractic encouraged and groomed by his uncle, Joseph Walkenbach, D.C., with whom he first practiced in Missouri before moving to Belfast in 1976.

Thomas fell in love with the state of Maine, and his future wife, the former Rebecca Doak of Waldo. They worked side by side at his practice in Belfast for 47 years.

Dr. Piel was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi church.  He loved his large extended family, and was especially close to his many nieces and nephews.  Dr. Piel truly loved his profession and was continually researching and looking for ways to help his patients.

He enjoyed golf, fishing, helping his father-in-law on the farm, spending time at the lake and also very much enjoyed attending all of his nieces and nephews sporting and school events.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rebecca (Doak), his sister Linda Gwyn and husband Bill, and sister Pamela Kentish and husband Edward.

A family funeral Mass and private burial were held on July 31, 2024.  Memories and condolences may be shared on his tribute wall.