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Thomas Duane Fichtel
April 18, 1931 ~ October 13, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Deb Hangartner Ballard
October 18, 2017 7:24 AM
RIP Uncle Tom
So sorry to hear of his passing hugs to the whole family! Sorry I am not able to make it today, please know you are all in my heart and prayers.
So sorry to hear of his passing hugs to the whole family! Sorry I am not able to make it today, please know you are all in my heart and prayers.
A candle was lit by Brian & Angela Skluzacek
on October 15, 2017 6:31 PM
Message from Bill and Nancy Bauer
October 14, 2017 8:06 PM
We received the news of Tom's passing from Tom Fisher, former teacher at Fred Moore Junior High School (renamed to Fred Moore Middle School). We are deeply saddened by his passing because both of us were at one time under his leadership as principal. We thoroughly enjoyed the visits with Tom and Darlene in Annendale and regret not having one more.
Tom was probably the very most important person in our professional lives, hence our personal lives, having hired Bill as a new teacher and Nancy as a transferred teacher under his leadership. Tom was pretty much a "hands off" leader, but there was never a question about who was in charge and we can say 99% of the faculty appreciated that from his leadership. One always knew what was expected of him/her. We will always remember Tom as a thoughtful leader, making difficult decisions only after much ruminating. We mourn his passing.
Tom was probably the very most important person in our professional lives, hence our personal lives, having hired Bill as a new teacher and Nancy as a transferred teacher under his leadership. Tom was pretty much a "hands off" leader, but there was never a question about who was in charge and we can say 99% of the faculty appreciated that from his leadership. One always knew what was expected of him/her. We will always remember Tom as a thoughtful leader, making difficult decisions only after much ruminating. We mourn his passing.
Message from Jan Anderson
October 15, 2017 7:57 PM
I was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was very much a guiding light and steady presence as my first principal at Fred Moore Junior High. May the stories and pictures your family has keep him forever close in heart. He was truly a principal with principles.
Message from Missy Hoen
October 14, 2017 10:15 AM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a wonderful man and we exchanged warm hugs whenever our paths crossed! Love to you all.
A candle was lit by Lee&Jill Bakken
on October 14, 2017 6:55 AM
Message from Lee&Jill Bakken
October 14, 2017 6:54 AM
Darlene and family,Lee and I so enjoyed our time fishing with you guys in Mobridge,meeting you in Hawaii and running into you at places in Battle Lake.Although we didn't see you often over the years,the times we visited with you was always so fun! He was a very kind hearted man.Our condolences to all of you.
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