Thomas J Drazkowski

Thomas J. Drazkowski, 81, of Winona, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. He was born June 6, 1934 to James and Helen (Pomeroy) Drazkowski. On February 19, 1955 he married Vernell Buchholz and together they had 3 children. Throughout his life he worked for Federal (Sunbeam) Bakery, Nathe's Wholesale Meats, and after retirement at SE Technical College. Tom enjoyed bowling, duck hunting, ice fishing, bingo, slots, cooking for his grandchildren, and was known for his famous scrambled eggs.
Tom is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vernell; children, Sherry (Dean) Murray of Rochester, Tom (Rose) Drazkowski of Winona, and Dar (Tom) Pozanc of Winona; grandchildren, Garry (Alisa) Grover of Rochester, Eugene (Stephanie) Grover of Rochester, Kodee Drazkowski of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Nikki (Tyler) Cunningham of Redwing, and Jessica (Josh) Angst of Winona; great-grandchildren, Autumn, Aaron, Christian, Gabrielle, Aubrey, Griffin, and Evelynn; one brother, James; and the beloveds who called him grandpa, Danny, Mathew, Jacob, Courtney, and Emily;
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joseph.
A gathering of family and friends will be 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview. Please leave a memory of Tom in the online guestbook and view the video tribute when it becomes available on www.hofffuneral.com.