The family of Thomas Joseph "Tom" Louwagie of Marshall, MN announces his passing, and invites all who knew him to remember him here.
What you read below is one part of a life lived with quiet purpose.
Thomas held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
A life of faith is rarely a life of certainty — but always one of trust.
Thomas "Tom" Louwagie
March 3, 1943 - April 30, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Joseph "Tom" Louwagie, 83, of Marshall, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a CCW Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Parish Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Remembrance Center. Interment will take place at St. Clotilde Catholic Cemetery in Green Valley.
Thomas Joseph Louwagie was born on March 3, 1943, in Marshall, MN, to Oscar and Mary (Van Uden) Louwagie. He grew up on the family farm near Green Valley where he farmed with his family. In 1986, he moved to Marshall. Tom worked at SEI and he later worked at Hy-Vee for 17 years. He enjoyed this job and made many friends with his co-workers and customers.
Tom loved people and was very friendly. He was a faithful Parishioner at St. Clotilde Catholic Church and listened to the radio rosary daily. He enjoyed word search puzzles, pin bowling and following the Minnesota Twins. He also enjoyed selling raffle tickets, especially for the church. Tom was especially fond of family gatherings and time spent with his nieces and nephews. He always had his camera and very much enjoyed taking photos.
After his mother Mary died, Tom moved to Boulder Estates. For the last four years, he was living at Prairie View Senior Living in Tracy. He died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Prairie Home Hospice McLaughlin House in Marshall. Tom is survived by his siblings Lorraine (Cletus) Lanners of Marshall, Tony (Ruth) Louwagie of Marshall, Leonard (Marian) Louwagie of Marshall, Phyllis (Ken) Persoon of Cottonwood, Marvin (Jeanne) Louwagie of Cottonwood, Rita (Lawrence) Roles of Dodge Center, Gary (Sheryl) Louwagie of Marshall and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Leonard Bossuyt and grandniece-in-law Tessa Bossuyt.
Memorials preferred to Prairie Home Hospice of Marshall, Radio Rosary or a charity of the donor's choice.
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