Thomas A. Lewis

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 18, 1954
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Age:
66 years old

Celebration Of Life

Date: Tuesday March 09, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 18, 1954
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Age:
66 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Tuesday, May 18, 1954
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Age:
66 years old

Thomas A. Lewis

Thomas Allen Lewis, 66, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday February 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family, after courageously fighting cancer for almost three years.

Tom was born May 18, 1954 in Austin, MN to Cathy and Robert C. Lewis. He graduated from Austin High School in 1972, and then served in the Army during the Vietnam era from 1972-1975. On July 23, 1983, he married the love of his life, Joyce Glodowski, in Winona, MN. The couple lived in Austin, MN until 1988 when they moved to Rochester, MN. Tom worked as a Correctional Counselor at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester until his retirement in 2011, after 23 years of service.

Tom loved fishing, camping, boating, trivia, and game shows. He enjoyed 25 years of family vacation on the lakes up north. He cherished being a husband and dad, and viewed his family as his greatest accomplishment in life. Anyone who knew Tom knew that his second greatest accomplishment was his ability to make everyone around him laugh with his humor and sarcasm.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Joyce Lewis; son, Troy (Leigh) Lewis of Chester, VA; daughter, Gina (Jess) Lewis of Rochester, MN; and seven siblings, Didi (Rick), Bobby (Kathy), Wain (Paulette), Mara, Connie, Jackie (Dick), and Kathy Sue. He cherished being an uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; mom, Cathy “Grandma Tuna;” and sister, Rhonda.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. The family encourages all who knew Tom to attend and share in celebrating such an amazing person.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude’s Hospital, Disabled American Veterans, or plant a tree to honor Tom’s giving spirit.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

Condolences

The family of Thomas A. Lewis has received the following condolences.

 Bill and I so enjoyed working with Tom. He was a consummate professional but so very funny. We are so very sorry for your loss of Tom and will keep your family in our prayers~ Bill and Jude


 

Joyce and family:


Just recently learned about the passing of Tom.  I was the unit manager in the Mental Health unit and Tom was the counselor.  Tom was an extraordinary person who gave his best in life.  He treated all people with dignity and respect.  Tom was a man of great integrity.  I count it a privilege to have spent part of my journey with this special person. 


God's grace and peace to your family. 


David Duncan 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Troy and family 


 


I met Thomas once and knew he was a great man. I am sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you and your family. 

So sorry to hear the news of Tom’s passing, I didn’t realize he had been ill.  He was a great guy and enjoyed getting to know him while working at FMC.  Sympathies to the Lewis family during this time.

Dearest Joyce and family,


My heartfelt sympathy goes to you all.  I pray God comforts you during this difficult time!  
Love to you all, Lin Roland

We are saddened for your loss.  Our deepest condolences to the family of Tom Lewis.


 


Naty & Josh Patzner Family 

So very sorry to hear this...condolences to Tom’s family.

I remember the first day I met Tom after you bought the house next door, he introduced himself and said “we moved to Rochester as I will be going to the prison here.. waited a few seconds to see my reaction then said he was going to be working there!! We enjoyed many years of Tom Joyce Troy Gina as neighbors we watched the kids grow up. Tom was such a kind man and always had to talk over the fence when our first granddaughters were there, they loved chatting with him. These were the neighbors we knew we could call for anything and they would be there!! Our love and prayers are with you, ❤️ Eddie cheryl & family 

May God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. 

Hi Joyce,


I'm so so sorry to hear about Tom.  I know that he and Bob are somewhere playing Uno right now.  Sending hugs to you and your family.


Denise

It is great sorrow to learn of Tom’s death. I had the honor and privilege to work with him in Unit Management for many years. He was a kind and considerate man. FMC was all the better because of him. Thank you for sharing him with us. God bless you my friend!

Joyce, Troy, Leighann, Gina, Jess and family.


We have felt honored to know Tom. It has always been a joy listening to Tom and Gary share their Army stories and many more.


Deuteronomy 14:2 NIV Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth the lord has chosen you (Tom) to be his Treasured possession.


May your memories be imprinted on your “hearts” and “minds” forever.


Love,


Gary( Santa) and Jayni Blough


 


 


 

Our condolences to the family of Tom Lewis. 

As  a new Lieutenant at FMC Rochester I learned on my first shift with Tom he could be counted on to always lead me in the right direction.  He  was always smiling and in a good mood.  This meant a lot me.  He will be missed.


 

One of the good ones is now peacefully resting with God. Our deepest condolence to Toms family. Bless you

  We are sadden and sorry for your loss. Thomas was a funny and down to earth person. Our deepest condolences to the Lewis family

I was very saddened to hear of Tom's untimely death. He was taken from us way to early. I spent many good times with him in Mental Health. He was a favorite of the staff including Dr. Westrick (rest her soul). May you be comforted in the knowledge that he was a wonderful, caring person and a friend respected by all whose path he touched. RIP

Dear Joyce and family:
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.  May good memories bring you comfort in time!


Andrea

Joyce,


I'm so very sorry for your loss; Tom was so young, but so glad he was able to retire earlier and have some additional time to do some of the things he loved.  Sounds like he was quite a card.  Hugs and prayers to you and your kids and family.


 


Barb


 

Joyce and family,


 


I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was my counselor partner in the mental health unit for several years. I enjoyed working with him so much. His humor, kindness, and patience made difficult situations easier to deal with and added much needed laughs daily. Some of his one liners still make me laugh almost 20 years later. He was definitely one in a million, and was loved and respected by everyone who was lucky enough to work with him. 


Julie Prescott (formerly Miller)

Joyce, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family during this very difficult time.


-Nina

Joyce,


I am so sorry for your incredible loss.  Keeping you, and your family, in my thoughts and prayers.

Jen Opdahl

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of Tom. I was honored to work with him 20 years at FMC. Always greeted me with a smile, a story, and laughs.  Such an amazing man who was so loved by all that worked with him. Sorry to learn of his battle with cancer and I am sure he fought it everyday to be with all of u in his family.  God bless and I will smile when I think of him.  He made a difference and impacted us all.  Sheri

I knew Tom from my time at FMC from 1985-1990. He was so awesome to work with as well as being dear friends. He was always professional and always respectful. He could make you laugh no matter how many tense moments there were. God bless you Lewis family. Your husband/ father was so loved. 

Tommy was a great guy to work with and be around. He will be missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Tom early on in my career at FMC Rochester. As a rookie officer, Tom, along with guys like Jack Bakker and TJ Nelson, to name a couple, did an outstanding job of mentoring and guiding new staff, which I always appreciated and appreciated their humor as well! My sincere condolences to the Lewis family. 

Tom is a special kind of person, respected and enjoyed by almost everyone. He had a way of making every day enjoyable. The world needs more people like Tom.

He made a stressful job at fmc better for his co workers,,,