Thomas Henry Cox

Thomas Henry Cox, 90, of Rochester, formerly of St. Charles and Winona, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Tom was born December 22, 1920 on the family farm in Saratoga to Harryrowe and Kate (Frisby) Cox. He graduated from St. Charles High School and married Ruby Fugleberg. The majority of his working years were spent in sales and service in the Dairy Equipment business. Tom was a former member of Westfield Golf Club and a member of the St. Charles Rising Sun Lodge # 49. He could fix anything and everything - a real McGyver with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially golfing.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby; children, Susan Smith of Kasson, Steve Cox a full time RVer, and Kristi (Joe) Stranik of Lino Lakes; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; one great-great granddaughter; brother, James (Ellie) Cox of Rochester; sister, Lois Schuchard of St. Charles; and many nieces and nephews.Tom is preceded in death by two brothers, Herb and Francis.A Memorial Service will be 12 p.m., Monday, May 2 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in St. Charles. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will start at 11 a.m. Please share a memory of Tom in his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com