Thomas V. Glarner
Saturday, April 5, 1958
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Age:
55 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday May 05, 2013
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday May 06, 2013
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Monday May 06, 2013
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Bethany United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Saturday, April 5, 1958
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Age:
55 years old
Saturday, April 5, 1958
Date of Death:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Age:
55 years old
Thomas V. Glarner
Thomas Virgil Glarner, age 55 passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice Home in Rochester on April 30, 2013 following a battle with cancer.
Thomas “Tommy” was born on April 5, 1958 in Rochester to Bud and Jeanne Glarner. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1976. Tom held a variety of jobs while working passionately on his drumming skills. Following schooling at the University of Minnesota, he entered the world of I.T. He worked for the U of M, and was working for T.S.I. Inc. in Shoreview, MN at the time of his death. He was an accomplished drummer, and was a member of various rock bands including Messendger, Lex Luther, and Eternal Teenagers.
Tom is survived by his mother Jeanne, a daughter: Nissa (Shawn) Butterfield of Kenyon, MN, four grandchildren: Carter, Amber, Payton, Jaeda, three sisters: Mary Tennison (Jim) of Grand Rapids, MN, Nancy Klampe (Kim), Lori Eggert (Dave) both of Rochester, numerous beloved nieces and nephews and his dog Maggie-Moo.
He is preceded in death by his father Virgil “Bud” a nephew Jamie Tennison, his uncle Dale, and Tommy Steele.
A memorial service for Tom will be held on Monday, May 6 2013 at 11:00AM at Bethany United Methodist Church with pastor Wesley Gabel officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Thomas V. Glarner has received the following condolences.
To Tom's family,
I was so saddened to find out about Tom's passing. I am a very, very distant friend. We were kids in 1976 and wreckless at times, but one of those crushes I'll never forget. Rest in Peace Tom and may the Lord comfort your family.
Julie Newberry Hatami
so very sorry for thhe loss of tom, have many fond memories thru high school partied hard with him! adiose friend! sincerely,mike trusty.
Jeanne,I am so sorry for the loss of your son and I know your pain.
Bob would have wanted me to extend our condolences.
A card will follow.
Mary Sullivan.
so sorry to here about your loss not sure you all remember me. I remember you all. I was the yard boy for your grandparents in pine island Mary and Harry olson but i always remember tommys smile and always being in a big hurry. I now live in Fort Collins Co. maried with a 13year old still read rochester paper daily.
my thought and prayers
Kevin Archer
To Tom's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom is one of the special guys I've had the pleasure to call my friend for the last 20 + years.
I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good memories help you through.
Joy McFarlane
My deepest sympathy for your lose. Tom was an amazing person and I am a better person for knowing him. I feel as though I also lost a brother seeing as how I have known him since I was a little girl. Jeanne, I always considered you my 2nd Mother, and I cannot begin to know what you are going through. Please, know that I have never forgotten you or your entire family and will hold you all very close to my heart at this difficult time.
Love for ever,
Karen(Sigstad)Schwendeman
Tom, Nissa, friends and family. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Celebrate Tom's Life with Friends at two planned benefits...
Live Music at GB Leighton's Pickle Park
7820 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Sunday, May 19
Live Music Starting at 2PM
$10 Donation at the Door
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A Gathering of Friends at the Eagles Club
917 15th Ave SE
Rochester, MN
Sunday, May 26th
1 - 5pm
Tom created a video to share with his friends that will be shown at this event.
Read about Tom's battle with cancer, in his own words, at his Caring Bridge site.
To Toms family, so sorry for your loss he will be missed very much.
Our sympathy sent to Tom's family and many friends. He will be missed.
JIM, MARY AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TOM AND THAT HE DIDN'T GET TO SPEND SOME FISHING TIME AT THE LAKE AND
CABIN. GLAD WE GOT TO KNOW HIM AS AN ADULT IN THE LAST FEW YEARS. WISH WE COULD BE THERE
TO GIVE YOU A HUG. THINKING OF YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME.