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Thomas A. "Tom" Boerner

FUNERAL HOME

Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

343 North Shore Drive

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Thomas Boerner Obituary

Age 76 of Linwood Twp. Formerly of East. St. Paul Passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was a longtime employee of the State of Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Doris "Dorie"; their daughters, Jenny and Jodi; son-in-law, Ron Gilbert; grandchildren, Luke and Logan Gilbert, Sophia and Emma Meents; sister, Patricia Skoog and many beloved family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming trail, Wyoming, MN . Visitation will be 4:00-8:00p.m., Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake; continuing one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment at Union Cemetery. A celebration will continue following the interment at Cornerstone Pub, 26753 Forest Boulevard, Wyoming. Memorials are preferred to Alzheimer's Association. www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jul. 24, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Boerner

14 Entries

Sally Pilla-Perry

July 18, 2020

Such a great boss with such a great mind. Why did he have to die? Miss him.

Earl Rook

July 27, 2012

Tom's commitment to traffic safety will live on as a legacy of fewer and fewer unnecessary deaths on our highways. He was an inspiration to many in the field and a mentor and friend to my late wife, Kathy Swanson, who was able to continue Tom's work at Traffic Safety after his well-deserved retirement. I will always remember Tom for his gracious good humor.

July 26, 2012

Dorie and family,
You have my sympathy in the loss of Tom. We had lots of good times at Green Lake at the home of Skoogs. Take care.
Lori Zick, Webster WI

Mike and Lori Meents

July 26, 2012

Dorie and family, we are both so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our time with you and Tom. Especially those funny greeting cards we sent back and forth! Please take care of yourselves.

Joe Ann O'Hara

July 25, 2012

I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He was an inspiring highway safety leader and a good friend. He left a legacy in MN when he retired. He was one of the good guys.

July 25, 2012

Dorie
Sue and I were so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. As you know Tom was a GIANT in the HS field nationally and especially in Region 5. We could always count on Tom for thoughtful discussion and HS counter measure implementation- with one goal to save lives and injuries of the people of MN and nationally. As I sure you will remember the old piano bar Tom and Tom Enright did a great job singing at in the 70's, now they both are together again hopefully singing their hearts out.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Sue McNamara
NHTSA R/A retired

Sally Perry (Bly)

July 25, 2012

Tom Boerner was my boss for 25 years, he was the best boss one could ever have. I have the greatest respect for Tom and his loyality to Treffic Safety in Mn. He was a great speaker, gerneous, gifted and talented man. Truly a loss for all that knew him.

Kathleen Haney

July 25, 2012

Tom shared his passion and commitment with all of the Office of Traffic Safety. Just hearing his name makes me smile at the memories. I'm so sorry for your loss.

July 25, 2012

I worked with Tom for many years and thoroughly enjoyed our relationship. It is with great sadness that I send my condolences to Dorie, who I have met several times, and all of Tom's family. I will always remember him fondly. jim nichols

Nicole Barnwell

July 25, 2012

Dorie, I don't know if you remember me but we worked together at Smiths Medical, Julie McKusick told me today about Tom's Passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers Dorie, May God comfort you during this time
Nicole Barnwell

Terri Andrews

July 24, 2012

Dorie, Jenny, Ron, Luke & Logan- Sorry to hear about Tom. He was such a funny and gentle man, a lot like my own dad. Today they are both probably sitting on a pontoon in Heaven sharing their favorite beverage, laughing and telling each other jokes! I know you will miss his smiling face everyday. I hope though that happy memories of times spent with him help comfort you today and the days to come. With love always, Terri

Diane Russell

July 24, 2012

I went to school with a Jenny Boerner, not sure it is the same family, however, I wish to offer my condolences on your loss. If alzheimers was his ailment, I am sure it has been devastating watching his decline.

SUZANNE WEGNER

July 24, 2012

I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TOMMY PASSING. I HAVE KNOWN TOM SINCE I WAS A VERY LITTLE GIRL. WE ATTENDED THE SAME CHURCH "BETHANY LUTHERAN" ON THE EAST SIDE. WE SANG IN CHOIR AT THE CHURCH TOGETHER. GOD BLESSED HIM WITH ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TENOR VOICES I HAVE EVER HEARD. I HAVEN'T HEARD MUCH OF HIM SINCE HE MARRIED DORIE. WE WERE ALL IN LOVE WITH TOMMY.HE WAS A WONDERFUL KIND PERSON. MY SYMPATHY TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY.

Alan Rodgers

July 24, 2012

Tom was a wonderful boss. He was a very gentle, kind, supportive, funny, exuberant person. I am so thankful I knew him and worked with him. He was just kind and wonderful as a person. I have very fond memories. ... my sympathy to his family.

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