Tom Englund, age 77, of Isanti passed away on March 5, 2018 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, March 9th at Strike Life Tributes in ISANTI with a time of visiting one hour prior to the service.
Thomas Arthur Englund was born December 14, 1940 in St. Paul to Harold and Laura (Anderson) Englund. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Tom was raised in St. Paul and Bethel. On April 4, 1959 he married Eleanor Linder in St. Paul, where they made their first home. In 1964 they moved to Isanti where they have since lived. Tom worked in construction and owned his own company for a few years. In later years they had a catering business and catered in several locations at gun shows and for the Isanti Lions Club for many years. Tom had many interests including cribbage, horseshoes, curling, golfing and softball.
Tom died March 5, 2018 at GracePointe Crossing Gables West at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 19 days. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Susan; 2 brothers, Chuck and James “Butch”. Tom is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Isanti; 5 children, Michael (Rhonda) Englund of Andover, Sharon Englund of Isanti, Steven (Kathy) Englund of Cambridge, Larry (Dana) Englund of Princeton, Susan (Chris) Loosmore of Cambridge; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Ellen Vollom of North St. Paul; 2 brothers, John (Sharon) Englund of Michigan, Dan (Dixie) Englund of Lakeland; and by many other relatives and friends.
It is with Great sadness of your loss of TOM, will always remember all the good times we shared! Equally as sad that we won’t be able to attend his service! Thanks for the MEMORIES T.E.
We are so sorry on the passing of Tom. He was a great man and had such fun and great memories with him. We will miss you Tom
We are so sorry that Tom has passed. Long Lake and Bradford won’t be the same. Rest in peace Tommy Englund.
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great friend and neighbor. The Englund Family has been great neighbors for 28 years. A lot of memories have been created, sharing bbq tips,cooking recipes,some samples and free bags of onions! Our families may have even shared a few beers, and always jokes!
Love friends and neighbors, David,Kari Hoven and Family
Sorry to hear about Tom. Wonderful, funny man! And a great cook too!! Although I think he had a very talented helper.
So glad I got a chance to visit and laugh with him last fall. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Tom Englund.
Tom and Sandy Pagel
To the Englund Clan,
We are so very sorry for your loss, it’s never easy to lose a loved one, even if you know the time is coming and they are going to a better place. May your hearts be filled with the precious memories he has left you ~ until you’re all together again.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Beth & Craig Erickson
So sorry to hear about Tom. What a guy, always made you chuckle! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Larry and Cheryl Kluck
So sorry to hear of Tom passing away. Many fond memories, Softball, Nerf Basketball and picking out the perfect Christmas tree. RIP Tom.
I don’t even know what to say! I have way to many memories to pick out just one! Tom Cat was a wonderful man that I absolutely adored! He will be loved and missed by everyone that knew him! My heart goes out to all! Fly free Tom Cat and watch over everyone!!
Tom, what a wonderful man! There are so many memories of being with him and his family what a huge blessing. One-time him and I were playing cribbage when my son was younger. And Tom said oh cats ass! It sounded like he said oh God’s ass, my son Austin open his mouth – awestruck then looked at me. I said he did not say that he said oh cat’s ass. Austin said he did not say that! I reassured him that time did not say oh God’s ass. My family will miss him very much. Just a cute little story of many Austin is now 22. Love you Tom say hi to my dad!
My condolences to the entire Englund family, extended family and friends.
I remember at Steven and Kathy’s wedding Tom took me aside when it was time to eat and gave me what he said was the best part of the pig he had roasted. He told me it was because I had acted as “Father of the bride” in my father’s absence. It was the best pork I’ve eaten by some margin.
Tom will be missed.
No one could tell a joke better than Tommy, I’ll miss that laugh of his.
RIP Tom