Burge, Tom of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 9, 2020 at the age of 73. He will be missed by all who loved him. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (4565 Pleasant St SE) in Prior Lake on Friday June 19, 2020 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with closing words and military honors at 6:00 PM. Tom will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling at a later date. Thomas Sanford Burge was born in Minneapolis on April 10, 1947 to Sanford & Eleanor Burge. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Tom enlisted in the United States Army. Tom proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was active duty in Vietnam and was also stationed in Germany. Tom was honorably discharged from the Army. When he returned home, Tom met the love of his life Carole. They exchanged wedding vows at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on April 4, 1970. Tom & Carole were blessed with 50 years of marriage. Once they started a family, they moved from Minneapolis to Prior Lake to raise their kids. They had three wonderful children, Ryan, Todd & Becky. Although, Tom had many interests, the most important thing in his life was his family. Throughout his life, Tom was a dedicated husband and father. He especially loved being with his grandkids. Tom will be remembered always by his loving wife, Carole Burge; children, Ryan (Dawn) Burge, Todd (Jennifer Kenney) Burge and Becky (Brent Fredrickson) Burge; grandkids, Victoria, London, Leighton, Taylor (Chris), Mason, Jesse, Mia and Thomas; great-granddaughter, Maren; other loving relatives and many dear friends. Tom was greeted in Heaven by his parents, Sanford & Eleanor; brother, Curt (Linda) Burge.

Published on June 14, 2020