Service Information
Thomas “Tom” E. Wendorff, age 68, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at his daughter, Angela Roiger’s home, 14161 58th St. SW, Cokato, MN.
Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Edward Wendorff was born on November 2, 1956, in Olivia, Minnesota. He was the son of Elmer and Helen (Milbrett) Wendorff. Tom was baptized as an infant on December 2, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Osceola Township, rural Olivia, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Glencoe, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School Class of 1975. Tom furthered his education at Pipestone Vocational School for Building, Marketing, and Management.
On August 30, 1975, Tom was united in marriage to Marcia Jungclaus at First Congregational Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Angela, Nick, and Jill. They resided in Cokato, Minnesota. After Tom and Marcia parted ways, he later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Tom was employed for many years at Simonson Lumber in Hutchinson and then moved on to work at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M) in Hutchinson. Tom retired in 2019.
Tom enjoyed watching NASCAR and various Minnesota sports, grilling out, and fishing. He also enjoyed coaching and playing softball. Tom cherished spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Tom passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 68 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Tom is survived by his:
Children, Angela Roiger and her husband, Randy of Cokato, MN,
Nick Wendorff and his wife, Stephanie of Easley, SC,
Jill Johnson and her husband, Brandon of Delano, MN;
Grandchildren, Kenedy (Brock) Fobbe, Cade Ferkingstad, Evan (Malaya) Ferkingstad, Jace (Lauren) Ferkingstad, Nani Roiger, Collin Wendorff, Addison Wendorff, Parker Wendorff, Rowan Johnson, Breck Johnson;
Great-grandchild, Crue Fobbe;
Siblings, Carol Kottom and her husband, Bruce of Buffalo, MN,
Judy Bryant and her husband, Lenny of Hutchinson, MN,
Roger Wendorff and his wife, Jeanette of Delano, MN;
Many Nieces, Nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Tom is preceded in death by his Parents, Elmer and Helen Wendorff; Brothers, Gerald Wendorff, Jim Wendorff.
Dane Anderson says
God bless my Uncle Tom. I will miss your awesome smile that came with such a great laugh. You always made any room that you entered, shine brighter by the humor and delighful, positive attitude. I’ll never forget you teaching me how to play fooseball in the old garage. Since then, there has been very few people who have ever walked away, saying they beat me. If you’ve ever played against me. You would know. By the way, “No spinning allowed”. I also remember camping hundreds of times with all our families. Listening or watching the North Stars, Twins, Vikings games. You always knew how our team was doing, just by listening to you in the background. Either yelling in disgust or shouting with joy. Either response, would make me laugh. You were an awesome uncle and I will not forget you. Love you and cant wait to see you again someday.
Ron and Dar says
Ang, Nick and Jill,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Tom
Ron and Dar Ferkingstad
Cindy Karg says
With our sincere sympathy, Todd and Cindy
Lori Dunn says
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time!