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Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Saint Paul - West SideThomas passed away on October 28th, 2025 with his family around him, after being ill in the hospital for several months.
Thomas was born and raised in the rice street area of Saint Paul, Minnesota. He was part of a large family with 13 siblings. Driving semi over the road was his life long passion. He spent half his life traveing across the 48 states. He leaves behind the legacy of 7 children, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed for his devotion to his family and friends. As a father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Thomas is preceded death by his wife Kathleen; daughter Linda; parents; Charles and Marcella; brother Martin; Son-in-Law David Schauer; three grandkids and many other loved ones.
Thomas is survided by his children; Daniel (Sandra); Rick (Gail); Sherry (Joe); Paul (Sara); Eric; Carl (Cindy); Patsy ( Russel); grandkids; and many more family and friends.
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14
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
American Legion Post 225
355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Send FlowersNov
17
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Resurrection Cemetery
2101 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Send FlowersServices provided by
Simple Traditions by Bradshaw - Saint Paul - West Side