Tom ##tor , 54 , shot himself several times at his home on February 26 . Aide to former US Senator foster Danforth was speaking to Schweich about rumors about his religion moments before he shot himself . At his funeral , Sen. Danforth blamed foster 's death on bullying . Auditor was Christian and attended church , but had some Jewish ancestry . Schweich , a Republican , launched a campaign for mayor last month .
Tom Schweich , 54 , shot himself several times at his home on February 26 . Aide to former US Senator John Danforth was speaking to Schweich about rumors about his religion moments before he killed himself . At his funeral , Sen. Danforth blamed Schweich 's suicide on bullying . Auditor was Christian and attended church , but had some Jewish ancestry . Schweich , a Republican , launched a campaign for governor last month .