Thomas C. Goetsch, 80

Thomas “Tom” Goetsch, age 80, of Austin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday November 8, 2024.

Tom was born on November 24, 1943, in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was raised and attended high school in Austin, Minnesota and joined the Army upon graduation. After completing his service with the Army, Tom lived in numerous areas across the state of Minnesota including Red Wing, Clear Lake, Lake of the Woods and then returned to Austin for the remainder of his life. He worked as a Nuclear Power Plant Operator at Northern States Power Company for most of his career.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Flossie and Louie Goetsch; siblings, Virginia (Massey), Arlene (Closs), Darrell and James Goetsch; and his daughter, Tiffany (Manor). He is survived by his partner in life, Mary Jo (Frazier); his daughter, Amy and Kent (Christiansen); five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many other family and friends.

Tom enjoyed any card game with friends, woodworking, tinkering with anything mechanical and most of all riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with friends, including his annual trip to Sturgis.

In true Tom fashion, he requested no service and no fuss. Please remember him by going for a motorcycle ride, playing cards with friends or raising your glass to him in Sturgis or wherever you are. He will be dearly missed. Arrangements by Clasen-Jordan Mortuary