Thomas D. Garner

Thomas D. Garner, 76, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2024, in White Bear Lake, MN. He was a loving husband to Judy Garner for 22 years.

Tom was born in White Bear Lake, MN where he lived his entire life. He worked at Hawkins Chemical for 43 years until his retirement. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard, filling the many bird feeders he had and was an avid collector of lighthouses. Duluth, MN was a favorite destination which he enjoyed with Judy. And he loved his Minnesota Vikings! "Go Vikings!" Tom will be eternally missed!

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Mary Ann Garner, brothers Richard (Dick) and Gerald (Jerry) and sisters Joan, Carole and Dianne, sisters-in-law Karen and Mary and nephew, Joey.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, and children, Annette (Ron) and Chad (Kirsten) and granddaughter, Abigail, sisters Connie (Gary) and Mary (Richard), former wife, Sandy, Judy's daughter Sheri and granddaughter, Jennifer, 12 nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. Tom was a dedicated husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mueller Memorial in White Bear Lake, MN on Saturday, October 26 at 11:30am with visitation beginning at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your charity of choice to honor Tom's memory.