Thomas R. Tacheny

Thomas R. Tacheny obituary, Maplewood, MN

Thomas R. Tacheny

Thomas Tacheny Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oakwood Funeral Home and Crematory - Maplewood on Oct. 1, 2025.
Thomas R. Tacheny
Age 70, of Maplewood, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family on February 6, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Patsy Tacheny; brother Edward; infant sister; and his loyal companions Boris, Sadie and Maggi. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Liz; children Matthew (Jennifer), Molly Greifzu, Meghan (Josh) Degneau; grandchildren Clara, Dylan, Adalyn, Thomas and Georgia; sister Gloria Kealy; sister-in-law Theresa Tacheny; and many other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, March 20th, at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 6133 15th St. No., Oakdale. Visitation at Oakwood, 2585 Stillwater Rd, Maplewood, from 4 to 7 PM on March 19th, and at church one hour prior to Mass. Burial Union Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Steven McCormack and his team, Alison and Kaitlin; the Infusion Center nurses at Regions Hospital; and the Health Partners Hospice team, Sam and Jessie. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Bil Gangl Memorial Fund in care of Regions Hospital Foundation.
A reception will follow the burial at The Dog House in Maplewood.
Direct link to the memorial fund (copy and paste in your browser)
https://www.healthpartners.com/foundations/regions/give-to-gangl-memorial/
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