Thomas T. Tschumper

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - 507-896-3127 HOUSTON, MINN. - Thomas "Tom" T. Tschumper, 47, of Houston, Minn. died on Monday, January 31, in Houston. Tom was born on March 16, 1963, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Norbert and Bonnie (Hansen, Strong) Tschumper. He was raised at Mound Prairie of Houston County. Tom was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. He graduated from Houston High School in 1982. He married Tanya Edwards. They were later divorced. Tom worked as a roofer for Interstate Roofing. He enjoyed tinkering, antiques, auctions, and most of all spending time with his daughter, Ashley. Tom is survived by his daughter, Ashley Tschumper of Rushford, Minn.; mother, Bonnie Tschumper of Houston; three brothers: Ron Strong of Florida, John (Lynn) Tschumper of Houston, and Steven (Mary) Tschumper of Houston; eight sisters: Susan (Mike) Carpenter of Caledonia, Minn., Patti (Mike) Huish of Arizona; Bonnie (David) Wardwell of Minnieska, Minn., Mary (Dan) Klinzing of Houston, Gina (Jim) Johnson of Texas; Lisa (Owen) Onsgard of Houston, Rose (John) Gardner of Farmington, Minn., and Adele (Paul) Gee of Houston; sister-in-law, Betsy Strong of French Island, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Alan Strong, and a nephew, Jason Carpenter. There will be a Funeral Mass for Tom at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Hokah, Minn. with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph's Convent Cemetery in Hokah. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, and one hour prior to the Funeral Mass on Saturday at the Church. Leave a memory of Tom, sign his online guestbook and view his tribute video when it becomes available online at www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/194588