Thomas C. Prescott

Thomas Craig Prescott, 73, of Lake City, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 11, 2025.

He was born August 19, 1951, in Austin, MN, to Martin Jospeh and Frieda (Amble) Prescott. Tom grew up on the family farm near Adams, MN, with his 4 siblings. When they weren’t doing chores they enjoyed softball, go-carts, basketball in the barn, and water skiing. Tom graduated in 1969 from Adams Public School. He was married to Sherrie Klassen for 16 years and they were blessed with three children.

Tom was a hired hauler for 40 years of his life, logging over 5 million miles in his beloved Peterbilt 359. In his free time, he enjoyed propagating plants, watching NASCAR, helping his son on the farm, babysitting his children’s dogs, tinkering with any type of engine, and attending his 7 grandchildren’s concerts, birthdays, graduations, and sporting events. Tom will be remembered for his free spirit, green thumb, famous chicken noodle soup, and helping out family and friends with their various projects.

He is survived by his three children, Nikki (Phil) Gernes of Eagan, MN, Jen (Shaun) Schreiber of Rochester, MN, and Chris (Kristen) Prescott of Lyle, MN; seven grandchildren, Bradyn(20) & Kinley(12) Gernes, Grace(21) & Zack(20) Schreiber, Kellen(13), Hadley(12), and Ryland(9) Prescott; siblings Diane Gentle of Sioux Falls, SD, Dave Prescott of Hugo, MN, and Donnie (Gerda) Prescott of Sioux Falls, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin & Frieda; his brother, Chuck Prescott; a brother-in-law, Larry Gentle, and sister-in-law, Paula Prescott.

A celebration of his life will be held for close family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Seasons Hospice 1696 Greenview Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program 200 1st Street SW Rochester, MN 55902