Thomas "Tom" Allen Piehl, 74, of Perham, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home in Perham.

Funeral Services were held at 11 A/M, on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the United Methodist Church, in Hector, MN.

A second Funeral Service will be held at 11 A/M, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Galena, IL, with Rev. Jim McCrea officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, in Galena.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is assisting the family.

Tom was born on June 3, 1950, in Hutchinson, MN.  He was the son of Raymond and Murial (Nere) Piehl. Tom was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at the United Methodist Church, in Hector, MN. He received his early education in Hector, and was a graduate of the Hector High School, Class of 1968. Tom then furthered his education at the University of Minnesota and received his Bachelor of Science degree.

On August 20, 2005, Tom was united in marriage to Jayne Adams at Finn Creek Chapel, in New York Mills, MN. This marriage blessed him with one son, John (J.T.) Borsenberger. Tom resided in Middlebury, Vermont, Portland, Maine, then Galena, Illinois.  While living in Galena (2002), Tom met Jayne and later made their home in Perham, Minnesota. They shared seven years of marriage until Jayne passed away on January 6, 2012.

Tom was employed as a Microbiologist for Kraft Foods and finally Bongards Creameries where he retired in 2009.  Tom was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hector.

Tom enjoyed collecting, restoring, and shopping for antiques, woodworking, gardening, traveling, and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Tom passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home, in Perham, at the age of 74 years. Blessed be his memory.

Tom is survived by his son, John Borsenberger and his wife, Jess, of Lakeville, MN; grandchildren, Owen and Luke Borsenberger; siblings, Greg Piehl and his wife, Pam, of Hector, MN, Lynn Serra, of Nisswa, MN, Shelley Shearer and her husband, Bruce, of Las Vegas, NV; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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