Thomas Roy Hedlund

life story

Thomas Roy Hedlund passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2021 at the age of 76. Tom served his country in the U.S. Air Force for three years, stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War. While in the Air Force he received his training to become an electrical technician which he used to work for companies such as Toro and Cummins Diesel. Tom was born in Saint Paul, MN and loved spending time outdoors camping and fishing with his children as well as introducing them to classic rock music. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan and enjoyed watching games whenever he could. He loved animals and rescued many cats and dogs from shelters over his lifetime. He is survived by his daughter Christine Mart, son Matthew Hedlund and his wife Kirsten Hedlund, granddaughter Stephanie Small, and two great granddaughters Alexia and Kylie Small. He is preceded in death by his mother Harriet L (Haag) Hoffman, father Roy A Hedlund, step-father Joseph Hoffman, and his brother Jerry Hedlund.