Thomas N. O'Brien

1940 - 2026

Thomas N. O'Brien obituary, 1940-2026, Oakdale, MN

Thomas N. O'Brien

1940 - 2026

BORN

1940

DIED

2026

Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Branch Church

26710 West 62nd Street, Shorewood, MN 55331

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Mar

14

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Branch Church

26710 West 62nd Street, Shorewood, MN 55331

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Thomas O'Brien Obituary

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Oakdale - Age 85, formerly of Oakdale, passed away peacefully February 28, 2026.

Preceded in death by son, Scott; parents, Jerry and Iris O'Brien; step-father, Earl Johnson; and step-brother, David Johnson.

Survived by wife, Yvonne; children, Tim (Sue) and Beth Pannier (Jason); grandchildren, Katie O'Brien, Sean (Rachael) O'Brien, Ashley (Jake) LaPlante, Jennifer (Sam) Johnson and Abigail Pannier; great-grandchildren, Jay, Journey, Bailey, Macie, Kayden, Hudson and Bennett; brother, Dana (Ginger); nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A celebration of Tom's life will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00 A.M. at Branch Church, 26710 W. 62nd Street, Shorewood with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. Family will receive friends following the service at the church.

A second celebration will be held at O'Brien's Pub in Rice, MN at a later date. Details to follow.

Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Branch Church

26710 West 62nd Street, Shorewood, MN 55331

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

14

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Branch Church

26710 West 62nd Street, Shorewood, MN 55331

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels