Thomas "Tom" Charles Haeg Shakopee, Minnesota Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Charles Haeg

Thomas "Tom" Charles Haeg, age 77, of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Touching Lives Communities in Prior Lake, MN.<br>Tom was born in Richfield, MN, on October 31, 1944, the son of John and Elsie (Wren) Haeg.<br>Tom grew up riding his Cushman scooter, getting into mischief, watching big construction tractors at work, and making cars go fast. That pretty much set the pattern for the rest of his life. He won the heart of the love of his life, Mary Beth Gelhaye, wolf-whistling at her as she waited on cars at Hauer's Drive-In. They married and raised three above-average kids in Shakopee. Many of Tom's weekends and evenings were spent playing in the sandbox with the neighborhood kids, tinkering with cars and scooters, camping with his family, or in the pits at Raceway Park cheering his son on to victory. Tom's garage was a place to stop by for a beer, wisecracks, ask for mechanical advice, and get your car worked on. He was quick to help out anyone in need with any work, and even quicker at making friends wherever he went. Odds are you are probably one of those people. In his later years, his grandkids were the light of his life. More often than not he was the biggest and loudest of the kids in the room, working the rest into a giggling frenzy. After retirement, Tom rode his bicycle forty miles most days. Tom struggled with Alzheimer's at the end of life, but maintained a happy-go-lucky attitude and a grateful spirit. He was able to stay at home under Mary's wonderful care until his final days where he was comforted and cared for by the great people at Touching Lives Community and Dr. Holm and staff of Regina Hospital.<br>Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Beth; sons, Mike (Tammy Dahlke), and Paul (Michele); daughter, Kim (Jim) Hastings; grandchildren, Jackson Dahlke and Autumn Haeg, Kelly (Mike) Manson, Meribeth, Allyson and Cayleigh Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie; siblings, Fran Berens, Norma Puckett, Patricia Oja, Ramona Johnson, John "Bud" Haeg, Jerry Haeg.<br>Visitation Monday, August 8, 2022, from 4-7 PM at McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee, 952-445-2755. Visitation also at Church of St. Mary, 535 Lewis St. South, Shakopee, on Tuesday, August 9, from 10:30-11 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee. Military Honors will be provided by the Shakopee Veteran's Honor Guard.<br>Memorials are preferred to Alzheimer's Association.<br>
October 31, 1944 - August 5, 202210/31/194408/05/2022
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Jane Rodning
September 22, 2022
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy, it was always fun when he would stop by the insurance office. I will never forget the tire on his bicycle blew up. It was so loud and for awhile none of us knew what had had happened. May his m...
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Debbie Gerold
August 9, 2022
Kindest heart, gentlest spirit, biggest heart, infectious laugh. Will miss you Tommy!
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Dan Gelhaye
August 8, 2022
"A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around." — Carolyn Birmingham Uncle Tom had that soulful-type laugh and smile that elevated and brought joy i... Continue Reading
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Deborah Delaney
August 8, 2022
All at Touching Lives Community were honored to provide care for Tom. Staff was so touched by the love between Tom and Mary. Such a loving family. Our prayers to the Haeg family for their loss. Deborah K Delaney Founder Touching Lives Community, Inc.
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The Grosz Family
August 6, 2022
With heartfelt condolences,
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Christina Sullwold
August 6, 2022
We live next-door to the Haeg‘s and then when they move to the other end of town we Built across the street from them. We heard a doorbell ring and it was Tom with some trucks and tractors asked if Paul could come out and play in the dirt after all we did not have grass ... Continue Reading
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Sharon Von Bank Geiger
August 9, 2022
My deepest sympathy to you, Mary and your family. What a wonderful obituary for your beloved Tom. Sharon Von Bank Geiger
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Dale and Jan Dahlke
August 6, 2022
Offering our deepest sympathies to Mary, Mike, Paul, Kim and their families. Will remember all the great times we shared with him.