Service Information
Thomas “Tom” A. Piehl, age 74, of Perham, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home in Perham.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 22, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at United Methodist Church in Hector, Minnesota, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Galena, Illinois.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Thomas “Tom” Allen Piehl was born on June 3, 1950, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Raymond and Muriel (Nere) Piehl. Tom was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at United Methodist Church in Hector, Minnesota. He received his early education in Hector, and was a graduate of the Hector High School Class of 1968. Tom then furthered his education at the University of Minnesota and received his Bachelor of Science Degree.
On August 20, 2005, Tom was united in marriage to Jayne Adams at Finn Creek Chapel in New York Mills, Minnesota. This marriage blessed him with one son, John (J.T.) Borsenberger. Tom resided in Middlebury, Vermont, Portland, Maine, then Galena, Illinois. While living in Galena (2002), Tom met Jayne and later made their home in Perham, Minnesota. They shared seven years of marriage until Jayne passed away on January 6, 2012.
Tom was employed as a Microbiologist for Kraft Foods and finally Bongards Creameries where he retired in 2009. Tom was a member of United Methodist Church in Hector.
Tom enjoyed collecting, restoring, and shopping for antiques, woodworking, gardening, traveling, and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Tom passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home in Perham, at the age of 74 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Tom is survived by his:
Son, John Borsenberger and his wife, Jess of Lakeville, MN;
Grandchildren, Owen and Luke Borsenberger;
Siblings, Greg Piehl and his wife, Pam of Hector, MN,
Lynn Serra of Nisswa, MN,
Shelley Shearer and her husband, Bruce of Las Vegas, NV;
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Tom is preceded in death by his Parents, Raymond and Murial Piehl; Wife, Jayne Piehl; and Brother-in-law Bill Serra.
Darlene M. Johnson says
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We extend our sympathy to the family.
Dennis and Darlene Johnson
Jim and Kathy Stueber says
Greg and Pam,
so sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Thoughts and prayers.
Lori Boyum Hanson Engebretson says
Greg, Shelley, and all of Tom’s family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I only knew Tom through his baby sister, my classmate Shelley. There are no words at a time like this, but my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Todd and Stephanie Barney says
We were so sad to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor who truly cared/respected the lake we live on. God Bless his memory and his family.
Tom Horman says
I considered Tom and Jayne good friends while they were living in Galena, IL. Upon Jayne’s death Tom continued to come back to Galena to visit her grave where he would go out of his way to look me up. Both of them were the sweetest persons I knew and will now remain in my heart for eternity. I watched over Jayne’s grave site and now I will do the same for my friend Tom. I am saddened by reading this news in the Galena Gazette which I am thankful to the family in doing so. Rest In Peace my friends.