Thomas Allan Partyka

Age 78 of Hugo. Loving Husband, Brother & Uncle, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Survived by loving wife of 46 years, Joyce; siblings, Bill (Bonnie), Debbie (John) Dalos; many nieces & nephews, many longtime & new friends. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. & Ruth; siblings, Sandy Tunsky, John Jr., Barb Phillip, Doug.

Tom honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He entered into a rewarding career in the food & pharmaceutical industry, where he found great fulfillment in developing processes for nutraceuticals. Tom stayed active and loved spending time outside. He enjoyed playing racquetball, cross-country skiing, riding his e-trike around the neighborhood, and golfing with friends. At home, he took pride in his yard, keeping his lawn neat, weed-free, and well cared for.

Tom’s life will be celebrated with a SendOff service at 11 AM Tuesday, July 8^th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Hugo Firefighters Relief Association. A special thank you to the Palliative Care Unit in Ward 1D at the VA Medical Center for their loving care of Tom.