Carl Thomas Pushcar “Tom”, 74, died at his home in Prior Lake, Minnesota, on February 10, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death and passed away peacefully after battling a long illness.
Liturgy of the Word will be held for Tom at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake) with Beth Prendi presiding. A time of gathering will be held one hour prior to liturgy. Memorials are preferred and will be donated in Tom’s name to the American Cancer Society.
Tom was born in Biwabik to Carl and Phyllis Pushcar on September 29, 1948. He graduated from the Biwabik High School in 1966 and then attended the Duluth Area Institute of Technology to become a graphic designer. He married Vicki George of Kulm, North Dakota, in September of 1973 and together they had two sons.
Tom was a very talented and creative man. Not only did he work for years as a graphic designer, but he also owned his own design and photography business and later managed a bait and tackle store.
Tom had a special place in his heart for Biwabik and always called it his hometown. He was passionate about his family and took great pride in his two sons. He was an avid reader and spent hours researching and communicating with other men who were interested in his father’s WWII fighter pilot group. He took a very special interest in his brother Jerry’s solo canoe adventure from New Orleans to Nome and the publishing of the book documenting it. Tom had a great sense of humor and exhibited great loyalty to his family and friends.
Tom will forever remain in the hearts that loved him most, his wife, Vicki; sons, Sam and Nick; brother, Jerry of Nome, Alaska; sister, Terry (Abe) Mathews; sister-in-law, Pat Kaiser of Buchanan, North Dakota; nephews, Zac and Jed Pushcar, Abe (Melanie) and Ben (Dianne) Mathews, and Shane (Amy) and Chad (Amber) Kaiser and niece and nephew, Mia and Cruz Kaiser.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Phyllis; sister, Pattijo; brothers-in-law, Doug Kaiser and Morris George.
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Paul & Deb Maki
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of Tom. What a loss indeed. Keeping Vicki, Sam & Nick and families in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending Love – Paul & Deb Maki
Kathryn Backes
My deepest condolences. I knew “Pushcar” thru Vicki.
I have good memories of fun times we had with our work group get togethers. He was a quiet man, but very special.
May Vicki, Sam & Nick find happiness in the time & great memories with Tom. Prayers & love.
marsha kay leier
So sorry for the loss of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Luci Pearson
We are all very sorry for your loss of Tom.
Even though we had just met him in last two years.
He was very pleasant and funny.
He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Sending prayers and strength to all of you.
Dev
Vicki,
I’m very saddened to hear about your loss. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and the family. My thoughts and prayers!
Annie Dettinger
I remember Tom’s smile and the sound of his chuckle. Please know our family’s prayers are with you and yours.
Annie Dettinger Beedle
Lawrence Garaghty
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Tom and brothers and sisters. May he rest in peace in God as arms
Larry & Elaine Garaghty
Christina Gerdowsky
Vicki and Family
I am so sad for your loss! I will definitely miss speaking to him and hearing that chuckle of his!! and that smile of his that lite up his eye like a little elf up to something. It was my honor to have meet him and you! Anything you need, Vicki, just call!
Christina Gerdowsky
Jim Rutschke
We are very sorry for your loss of Tom.
I have very good memories of him.
He will be missed. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you all.
Luann Gomez
Sorry to hear about your husband . It sounds like he was a great guy wish I could have met him when we were in North Dakota. All my love and prayers to your family.
Luann Gomez
Becky and Walt Ruzick
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Tom. We learned of this while searching online for some data on the Pushcars. I have many fond childhood memories of Tom. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank Diggan
Vicki so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys and extended family. Hopefully all the fond memories of your times together brings you some peace in these tough times.