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Thomas Vacek Obituary

THOMAS ANTHONY VACEK Thomas Anthony Vacek passed away from lung cancer at Rainy Lake Medical on December 17, 2024 with his wife by his side. Tom was born on October 16, 1952 in Glencoe, Minnesota. The loves of his life were his wife, Louise, and his son, Anthony. He was preceded in death by his only child, Anthony; his parents, Theophil and Mabel Vacek; and two sisters, an infant and Sandra (Greg) McCormick. He is survived by his wife, Louise; his sisters: Marlene (Virg) Syverson; Diane Karg; Pat (Gary) Maslonkowski; and Karen (Brice) Wagner; his brothers: Rodney (Betty) Vacek; and Jerome (Carol) Vacek along with many nieces and nephews. Tom was a good, kind and loving man who helped people when they were in need. He will be missed. His favorite past times were fishing and hunting. Visitation and a Funeral Mass will be held in late Spring 2025. An announcement will be published in the paper.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rainy Lake Gazette from Dec. 27, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025.

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