On June 6, 2017, Thomas John Breeggemann, age 79, of Elmwood WI, formerly of Marystown, MN, joined his wife, Patricia Jean Breeggemann (nee Williams) in their eternal dance.
Tom’s life will be honored with a time of gathering held on, Sunday, June 11, from 3-7 pm with closing prayers at 7 pm, at The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (Marystown). A time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, June 13, from 4-8 pm and on Wednesday, June 14 from 10-10:45 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 am, all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Elmwood, WI. Tom will be laid to rest immediately following the service at Farm Hill Cemetery, Elmwood Wi with his beloved wife Pat. Pall bearers will be sons, Ken, Luke, and Joe and grandsons Patrick, Collin, Mason, Logan, and Dodge.
On September 28, 1937, Tom was welcomed by his parents Frank (Fritz) and Dorothy (Toots) at the Breeggemann homestead farm in Marystown MN. Tom was the 2nd of 9 children and grew up working on the farm with his family. He attended St Mary’s Catholic school and earned his 8th grade diploma.
Tom’s faith was a constant in his life as he learned from his parents and passed it down to his children and grandchildren. Tom used the opportunity of field work to find time in prayer and would pray the rosary as he planted.
Tom continued to farm with his family and enjoyed 3 great loves in his life; his wife, his cows and his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Tom’s passion from an early age and throughout his life was farming, specifically Registered Holsteins. Tom believed in the importance of choosing strong genetic lines and established Mellow-Brook Registered Holsteins in 1957 at the age of 20 to pursue those goals. Tom was very proud that his son Matthew and daughter Amy continue this quest and that his daughter Heather pursues this same goal with her Alpine Dairy Goats.
Tom’s passion for farming included working to improve farming and he was active in NFO, MN Power, and Groundswell. Tom also proudly sponsored the Little Dairyman program at the Pierce County fair the last 10 years in his effort to encourage the love of dairy farming in children.
Tom’s legacy on earth continues through his children, Amy (Dave) Bechel, Rebecca (Jude) Weix, Heather (Brian) Berg, Ken (Sara) Breeggemann, Connie (Jerid) Krueger, Paula Speith, Luke (Julie) Breeggemann, Matt Breeggemann (Tia Sampair), Joe Breeggemann (Annette Kessler); grandchildren, Ashton (Jason) Buss, Mariah (Curtis) Schultz, Shelby (Brandon) Nelson, Austin Weix, Patrick Weix, Justine Weix, Collin Weix, Samuel Weix, Francis Weix, Kali Berg, Lisha Berg, Logan Berg, Havilah Berg, Josiah Berg, Trisha Berg, Rachel Berg, Nathan Berg, Katherine Breeggemann, Abigail Breeggemann, Caleb Breeggemann; Mason Krueger, Aleena Krueger, Kiyah Krueger; Larissa Stark, Lauryn Stark, Lyndsey Stark, Kaelyn Breeggemann, Saelah Breeggemann, Dodge Sampair, Aurora Sampair, Trace Sampair, Morgan Sampair, Miles Kessler, Eddie Kessler; greatgrandchildren, Natalie Buss, Owen Schultz, Wyatt Schultz, Braxton Nelson, Colton Nelson and Wyatt Thomas; siblings, Pat (Lee) Kness, Ruth Klehr, Mike (Emma) Breeggemann, Ann (Tom) Walerius, Rick (Linda) Breeggemann, Sherri Poppler, Cindy (Mark) Soller; sister-in-law, Dellie Breeggemann; and many relatives and friends.
He’s joins in heaven by his wife Pat; grandson, Liam; parents, Fritz and Toots; brother, Bob; brothers-in-law, Don Klehr, Pete Poppler; and sister-in-law, Judy Breeggemann.
Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Shakopee, MN.
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Robert Arens
My condolence to Tom’s family. My family has fond memories of hours spent at Fred and Toot’s farm during the 60’s and 70’s. Especially July 4ths.
Tom Lechner
They will dance in PEACE, Luke Tom and Dawn
Patricia Kness
I will be with you in spirit when you celebrate Tom’s life. Much love to you all. Pat Kness
Kristen & McKenna
My thoughts, prayers & sorrow to all of you for the loss of your dad & grandfather. I have never known a kinder, more loving soul than Tom when it came to those he loved & cared for. Never doubt his, & your mom’s pride in all that you have accomplished with your lives. Their legacy lives on in each of you.
We dearly miss him too-
Diane Fahrner
I am a Mercy Associate in California, and just heard of the passing of Tom. I send thoughts and prayers to your family during this time. From the information I read, you had wonderful parents and grandparents.
Rose Theis
My cdaughter Condolences to Tom’s entire family. I have fond memories of time spent at the breggeman family farm
STEVEN L FRONK
Thinking of your family and all who know you.
Carol Studanski
Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Thomas Mueller
As friends of Matt/Tia—-what Tom left behind/gave this earth,,,,
Bruce R
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all family and friends. May all families look forward to a time in the near future when death will be no more and all sickness will be done away with. Isaiah 25:8 and 33:24.
Jason and Kelly Books and boys
Wonderful, devoted man to a great family. Your parents are now joined in heaven to be together again. Bless so you you. You have my condolences.
Jason and Kelly Books and boys
Wonderful, devoted man to a great family. Your parents are now joined in heaven to be together again. Bless you. You have my condolences.
Julie Richardson
Our condolences to your family. Tom bought the farm owned by my family. Tom always made it clear that if we so wanted we were always welcome to come back to the farm and visit. I felt like he knew it was hard to see someone else own our dads farm. You could just tell he was a real family man. May he rest in peace. The Don Baier family
Laura Hartung
My condolences to the Breeggemann Family. Praying you will find comfort knowing your parents are now together again!