Thomas "Tommy" Robert Jeffers

Thomas Robert Jeffers
August 7, 1943 – November 30, 2025

Thomas Robert Jeffers (Tommy, Tom), 82, of Chatfield, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2025, leaving behind a trail of hay bales, bingo wins, and berry-stained smiles. 

Born near Peterson, Minnesota, Tom was a whirlwind of a man—always moving, always building, always connecting. As founder of Tom Jeffers Hay and Straw, he championed the working man with a handshake and a hay bale, turning hardship into honest hustle.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jane Jeffers; daughters Rachel Powell (Chad Powell) and Bethany Jeffers (Jose Barcelo); cherished grandchildren Ashley, Gavriel, Oliver, Arielle, Stella, and Nash; and siblings Judy and Chuck (Debbie). 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Aletha, and siblings Jim (Max), John (Greg), Bill (Carol), and Dick (Camille).Tom's motto, "people are people," was his North Star—he saw the spark in everyone, from cows to strangers in the neighborhood. A self-taught craftsman, he built his own home, salvaged cars with steady hands, and gardened with a green thumb that rivaled his sweet tooth (grocery store ice cream with frozen berries he'd picked over the summer? Perfection). He thrived on bingo nights, community chats, and that quiet gratitude for life's abundance.  To each his own, but Tom's way was all heart—and a little harmless mischief.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Joy Ridge Event Center in Chatfield, MN. 

Visitation at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m., followed by lunch.