He married Katherine E. Aamot, daughter of Esther and Carl Aamot, Osnabrock, ND, on May 27, 1969 in Sisseton, SD. On November 19, 1973, a son, Tyrus Thomas Was born. Tom was an avid hunter whether deer or waterfowl. He loved it. He had many businesses in his life; Osnabrock, Neche and in South Dakota he had three businesses. Tom retired to New Mexico, lived in Arizona, Missouri and back to Osnabrock.
Surviving Tom is his wife of 56 years, Katherine of Osnabrock, ND; son, Tyrus (Cori Holland) of McGregor, MN; grandchild, Gabriel, Albert Lea, MN; siblings: Robert (Buz), Rita Nicolas, Richard and James. Many nieces and nephew also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Peggy, Barb, Ardi and Judy.
Tom passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 in Osnabrock at his home at the age of 82 years. He will be buried at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota.