Tom Aichele Sr.

"All you have to do is Get the ball and RIP it down and Go back up HARD and them little things will foul you!" While smiling and slowly swinging his arms, this is one of the many things that Mr. Ike would tell us everytime he saw one of us drive in for a bucket...and miss. It was fun to be around him because no matter what he did, he would always make us laugh. "One time he took our sunday academy class out to eat (Crab Legs) at Prairie Knights and when we walked in there were buckets on a...

To the family of Mr. Aichele:

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Aichele will always be remembered for his caring and kind heart. He would always go out of his way to help anyone in need. His devotion and dedication to the students of Solen/CannonBall Schools will be always remembered.

The Ironroad family

"How much does she weight now," Tom would ask. "Wow she's grown," he would say even if it had only been a few days since he had seen her last. He would stand her up on his lap and she would smile and coo at him and he would smile and talk back to her and tell her stories of when her grandpa and daddy were babies. Tom loved his great-granddaughter and unfortunately his time with her was short-lived. She is only 4 months old now and I wish they would have had more time together because I know...

Though we were neighbors, we didn't visit back and forth but extend our sympathy to all of you.
Dustin: your grandmother loved you so much; spoke so highly of you and wanted the best for you; Keep the memories in your heart and do things that yout grandparents would be so proud of. Caring thoughts with you.

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMIELY THE BENDERS

Tom was a caring teacher for the students of Solen - Cannonball. I'll always remember how they would confide in him, and he would help them out with jobs, a place to stay, etc. He left his mark on a lot of young lives, and I'm sure lots will remember him. I know I will!

Tom played a huge part in working with tribal students during the Sunday Academies and the Summer STEM camps at NDSU & Ft Yates. His ability to relate to the students accross several generations was a model for the rest of us. He had a way to spin a story that just captivated people of all backgrounds & ages. His smile will be missed by those of us working working in these projects.

Robert V. Pieri
Professor Mechanical Engineering
North Dakota State University

Tom was a wonderful man and will surely be missed in the life of his family and all who knew him. He died too young and suddenly and my heart is with his family in this time of sorrow.

To the family of Big Tom we are sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a good friend and will be sorely missed.