Thomas Earl Untiedt

Thomas Earl Untiedt, 61, died January 15, 2019 in his home in New Hope, MN. Thomas was born August 12, 1957 at Pipestone, MN. He was the youngest member of the family of Paul Untiedt Jr. and Bernice (Mann) Untiedt. At the Untiedt Farm by Woodstock, MN, Tom learned to garden through his membership with the the 4-H club. His spiritual life began at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock. During his childhood, he spent time at the Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN to try and help improve his Cerebral Palsy. Tom was interested over the years in many sports, especially basketball. He was the student manager of the varsity basketball team at Pipestone High School under the direction of Coach Al Bortke. After high school, Tom attended Alexandria Vocational School where his studies included accounting and finance. After 2 years, he became a long term resident of the Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs where he had worked in Inventory control for Twin Cities Federal Credit Union and Marquette Banks. Tom found his second family when he joined Valley of Peace Lutheran Church in 2000. He became very involved in the church by becoming an Usher and also attending their weekly book clubs. He also became very much involved in the Isaiah Group and was a spokesperson for improving the Metro Mobility System in the Twin Cities area. Tom also became much involved in the community around him and was an active member of the New Hope Lions Club. In the last 3 years, with having his loving companion Tabor, a diabetic service dog from Can Do Canines, Tom took on a very active role in the fundraising efforts for the Can Do Canines organization. Tom has always had a love for dogs since childhood. He was extremely blessed to have had many dogs in his life and finally has left behind his loving diabetic service dog, Tabor. Tabor was with him at all times and they were extremely close. Tom is survived by Tabor, his faithful service companion, 1 brother, Don (Jim McKee); 3 sisters, Lavonne Schardin, Barb Spalinger (Alan) and Patsy Kaski; (Paula Kaski)1 aunt, Betty Mann; loving friend Nancy Rogness; 8 nieces and nephews, Jason (DeAnn), Wayne (Katie), Jon, Collin (Jen), Amanda (Scott), Elizabeth (Rob), Kally (Chris), Geoff (Rachel); 8 great-nieces and nephews, Jenna, Cason,Troy. Carmen, Nadia,Emma, Andrew, Ashley,Penelope, Robert and Great great nephew Easton. Numerous extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Howard; brother-in-law, Robert Schardin; sister-in-law, Ann Scanlan.and great nephew Stephen. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 11am at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, MN. Burial will be on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 1pm at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne, MN.

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Thomas Earl Untiedt

August 12, 1957 - January 15, 2019

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Thomas Earl Untiedt

August 12, 1957 - January 15, 2019

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