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Tom Aichele Obituary
BALDWIN - Tom Aichele Sr., 72, Baldwin, joined his beloved wife, Margo, in heaven Feb. 1, 2007. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Eastgate Chapel, 2303 Divide Ave., Bismarck, with the Rev. Paul Schauer officiating. Burial will be held in the spring at Sunne Lutheran Cemetery, Wilton.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, and continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Tom was born June 26, 1934, in McClusky, son of Alvina Aichele (Phiefer) and Edwin Aichele. The family moved from McClusky in the 1940's to Bismarck, where Tom grew up and attended school.
Tom served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Tom went on to attend Bismarck Junior College, where he played football and then graduated from Valley City State College, where he was All-Conference Tackle in football. He also attended the University of North Dakota.
He married Margo Strand March 11, 1960, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck. They moved to Northwood for three years, where Tom taught school before returning to live in Bismarck. They managed the Bismarck Airport Cafe and Bar, until buying a farm in Baldwin, where they operated a large dairy farm. After getting out of the dairy business, Tom went back to teaching at Solen, Cannonball and Fort Yates, until retiring in the spring of 2006.
Of all the things he cherished most was spending time with his grandson, Dustin. They spent a lot of time fishing and pheasant hunting together and training their new dog, along with just bumming around and spending a lot of time together on different projects, such as bees and raising trees.
Tom is survived by one son, Tom Jr., and one grandson, Dustin, both of Baldwin; one brother, Burt, St. Anthony; and several nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margo; his parents; and his sister, Muriel.
The family prefers memorials be sent to 5901 253rd Ave. N.E., Baldwin, N.D. 58521.
Memories and Condolences
for Tom Aichele
Swan/Nikeya American Horse
February 7, 2007
"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 few of the tables (For the crableg shells) and Ike refused to sit there because there were "leaks" in the ceiling and he didn't want to get water dripping on him while he was eating... Haha, Those are the times that I am going to miss... Thanks for being a good friend "Grandpa Tom" and We will remember you in may, when we graduate.... When we seen you at Sams Club a few weeks ago, You Promised us that you would be there... ~Swan
Ironroad family
February 6, 2007
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
February 5, 2007
"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 that she would grow to love her great-grandpa as much as he loved her.
Les & Phyllis Falkenstein
February 5, 2007
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.
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WM.& ELSIE BENDER
February 5, 2007
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Doreen Oakland
February 5, 2007
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!
Robert Pieri
February 5, 2007
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
Sarah Pavlicek
February 5, 2007
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.
Lyman Vivier
February 4, 2007
To the family of Big Tom we are sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a good friend and will be sorely missed.
Mel Malnourie
February 4, 2007
Tom, We are sorry to read about your Dad. We will not be able to attend the funeral. We will see you soon. Again we are sorry for your loss. Mel and Darlene Malnourie
Sharon and Glenn Bertsch
February 4, 2007
Dear Tom, Jr. and Family,
I was saddened to hear about the death of your father. I worked for both Tom and Margo
at the Airport Cafe in the summer of 1970.
It was a busy cafe and I remember the great pies Alvina, his mother, would make. We really had lots of business on Sundays. It was
a simpler and more innocent time than we live in now as far as airports go.
I taught at Northridge School for 33 years and one year in Nevada and I decided to retire.
My husband and I are both retired from teaching.
I remember you as a student at Northridge. I
didn't have you in my homeroom, but I took
care of you at recess, etc.
You had two wonderful parents. but they died
too young.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
Love, Sharon (Gegelman) and Glenn Bertsch
Mike & Karen Riedinger
February 4, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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