Tom Ulven

1957 - 2016

Tom Ulven obituary, 1957-2016, Sioux Falls, SD

BORN

1957

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Miller Funeral Home - Downtown

507 S. Main Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Tom Ulven Obituary

Tom Ulven

Thomas Ulven, age 59, of Sioux Falls, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 pm with a prayers service at 7:00 pm Sunday, September 25, at Miller Funeral Home, 507 S. Main Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate Tom's life.

Tom is survived by his two sons, Kyle Ulven and Cody Ulven, married to Teresa Ulven, and their children Grace and Hank. Tom is also survived by his oldest sister Nancy, Brother Craig, and youngest sister Mary, who all live in the surrounding Minneapolis area.

Tom was born on March 15th, 1957 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Howard and Barbara. In 1975, he went on to graduate from Washington High School. Tom followed his passion and opened up his own business, The Ulven Orthodontic Laboratory, and was an entrepreneur for the entirety of his professional career. Tom was a wonderful and devoted father. www.millerfh.com

Published by Argus Leader on Sep. 24, 2016.
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Tom I am having a hard time with you gone, you are my freind, and my son as well. He also thought the world of you..We have had alot of laughs and tears...never forgot the the true meaning of how deep our friendship was, brother and sis we always said for 30 yrs. Will be that always!! Miss you!! You are with jeff now and our other freinds that have gone to the other side. Love you!! Thank you for believing in me.

December 1, 2016

I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words. My father was a good father who loved Kyle and I very much.

All of the comments we've received via online or written in a card proves exactly what I already know, he was loved not only by his family, but his friends as well.

Thanks again. God Bless.

Cody Ulven (Tom's son)

Cody Ulven

October 14, 2016

Grew up riding motorcycles with Tom around the Mckennan neighborhood. Still remember his yellow Yamaha 125!

They were good times indeed. Quick with a smile, a tough tennis player, and just a good hearted guy.

My best to Tom's family.

Blake Lidstrom

September 25, 2016

I remember Tom as a little boy in the McKennan neighborhood and then met him again at Big Stone Lake in the 1990's. He was always lots fun and pleasant. Sorry to hear he passed so young. Pat Reagan.

Pat Reagan

September 25, 2016

I am so sorry to lose one of our generation of Ulven cousins and am remembering so many fun and funny times! That smiley photo reminds me of the happy kid I used to babysit and the best baby Jesus (Christmas '57) ever!
Peace and Love to all of you,
Jon, Gloria, Matt and Todd

gloria (cookie) olson

September 25, 2016

Even in hard times Tom was a cheerful soul with a quick and incorrigible wit. I truly loved the man. Now Tom, Dan, and Jeff are once again together. Rest in peace my friend.

Brad Giebink

September 23, 2016

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