Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights
Passed away at home on November 9, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Marjorie; brother, Gordon. Survived by loving wife of 56 years, Darlene; daughters, Kristine Panushka and Kathleen (Dean) Miller; son, Steven (Kimberly) Panushka; grandchildren, Campbell, Ryker, Benjamin and Mildred; brother, Byron (Donna); sister-in-law, Connie Panushka; brother-in-law, Neil Danner; nieces, Louise Portuese, Betsy Rojas, Nicole Lonardo; and nephew, James Panushka.
Tom was a veteran of the US Navy and worked for Northwest Airlines as a mechanic for 36 years. He was a loving family man, with a gentle and kind spirit, along with a witty sense of humor. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Memorial Service 11am Friday, Nov. 19 at Eagle Brook Church, 11125 Eastview Rd, Woodbury. Visitation 10-11am prior to service. Private interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Parkinson’s Foundation. The service can be live streamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/612498565