Thomas H. Imdieke

Thomas H. Imdieke, age 70 of Hastings died November 23, 2011 surrounded by family following a courageous battle with Parkinson�s and Dementia. Thomas was born March 29, 1941 in Belgrade, MN to Herman and Bertha (Fiedler) Imdieke. He was a 1959 graduate of Belgrade High School. Thomas married Barbara Gansluckner on February 17, 1968 in St. Mary�s Catholic Church, Durand, WI. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Hastings Knights of Columbus.Prior to his retirement, he worked as an engineer with Ecolab. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Barbara in 2009; daughter Susan Imdieke Lindstrom in 2000. Thomas is survived by his son Steve (Jody) Imdieke of Cottage Grove; grandchildren Jacob and Ellie; son-in-law Peter Lindstrom of Falcon Heights; sisters Sr. Patricia Imdieke, OSF of St. Cloud and Joann (Dave) Keller of St. Joseph. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Cole Kracke will be held 10:30am Monday, November 28, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 West Fifteenth St., Hastings, followed by interment in the parish cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Hastings VFW Lyle Russell Post #1210. The visitation will be held at the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, 201 E. Seventh St., Hastings from 4-6pm Sunday and one hour prior to the service at church. Pallbearers are Ed Imdieke, Russell Bauer, Peter Lindstrom, Roger Rooney, Mara Clysdale, Sarah Rowley, and Jen Keller. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Regina Medical Center Pauline Unit.