Diemer, Thomas William age 70, of Pillager, MN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 17, 2017 at his home. He was born September 17, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Elmer and Helen Diemer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tom is survived by his wife Sandra (Laudenslager) Diemer, children Chris (Barb) of Andover, Joe (Nelli) of East Gull Lake, Jennifer (Diemer) Stephens of Nisswa, Mike (Melissa) of Brainerd, and grandchildren Hailey (19), Emily (15), Henry (13), Thomas (13), Maya (10), Noah (5), Gannon (1), and another granddaughter soon to arrive. He was a loving elder brother to Charles (Judy) of Daytona Beach, FL and Bruce (Jeanie) of Newburgh, IN and a loving uncle to a nephew and two nieces. Tom's first priority in life was his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for riding his Harleys here in MN, as well as at his second home in Daytona Beach, FL. He has touched the lives of many people and his charisma will be missed by many. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa, MN. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home. nelson-doran.com

Published on November 22, 2017


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