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Thomas MECHELKE Obituary

Age 65, of Lake Elmo Passed away November 28, 2018 Of Frontal Temporal Dementia surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Renee; loving children, Danielle Funk (Justin), Lindsay Deegan (Gregory), and Emily Hanson (Nick); 7 grandchildren, Brody, Audrey, Myles, Samuel, Elaine, Brookelyn, and Bristol; his sister, Nancy Struss (Gary) and brother, Terry Mechelke (Sherrie); many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Tom loved spending time with family, coaching his daughters in fastpitch softball & basketball, as well as golfing with friends. Gathering Tuesday, Dec. 4, 4-6 P.M., with a service at 6:00 P.M., at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Cty Rd 5), Stillwater. 651-439-5511


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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 2, 2018.

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December 13, 2018

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

December 3, 2018

Sorry for your loss Renee and thankful for being a long time friend and team mate of Tommy. He kept everyone on their toes - I will never forget the great football games we used to have on the sod farm behind his house. Cherish those special memories as you reflect and celebrate Tommy's life.

Jeff King

Warren and Barb Bauerfeld

December 3, 2018

Sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you all. May all your memories of Tom be sweet.

Cindy Leafgren Erickson

December 3, 2018

Renee and family,
Sorry to see the loss of Tom. It has been many years but remember him as a very kind man with a smile on his face always. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Scott Persby

December 3, 2018

To the Mechelke Family ~

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on Tom's passing. He was a fine man and we know that all of you have suffered a great loss. Unfortunaltely, we will be unable to attend the service. We will all remember Tom and feel very fortunate to have known him.

Sincerely,

Scott & Sue Persby

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