I just learned of this today. We had great times giving each other crap even though I was one of the younger Fritz cousins and he was one of the older.
Colonel Thomas A. Latzka
November 5, 1934 – August 22, 2021
A time of visitation will be held for Colonel Thomas Albert Latzka, age 86 of Clearwater, MN, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN. He died on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Tom was born on November 5, 1934, in St. Cloud, MN, the son of Clarence and Alice (Fritz) Latzka. He attended school in St. Cloud graduating from Cathedral High School in 1952. He then went on to attend and graduate from St. John’s University in 1957. He was united in marriage to Dolores “Dee” H. Moeller on December 24, 1965 at Fort Campbell, KY where he served in the US Army. He deployed to Vietnam soon after that as a company commander in the infantry and received a bronze star with valor. He retired from the army in 1989.
Tom also worked in real estate and as an appraiser. He loved the Mississippi river along which he lived. Tom was a follower of Jesus whom he loved most of all and also loved his neighbors, friends and family just as Jesus taught.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dennis.
He is survived by; his wife Dee of 55 years of Clearwater, MN; three children, Michael (Diana) of Spartanburg, SC, Michelle (John) Bovy of Edina, MN, Maria (David) Ibach of Jacksonville, FL; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nate) Mimms, Stephen and Matthew Latzka, Calvin, Lauren, and Anna Bovy, and Allison, Catherine and John Ibach; two sisters, Joyce Dolan and Gail (Barry) Franklin, all of California; three brothers, Mark (Patsy) Latzka, Jeff Latzka, and Kurt Latzka all of St. Cloud; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
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I just learned of this today. We had great times giving each other crap even though I was one of the younger Fritz cousins and he was one of the older.
I’m so sorry for your loss in the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many great memories growing up with your family, I can’t even begin to list them out. Tom will be missed!
Tommy, my older brother will always be loved in my heart. Will miss playing cribbage with him.
Start to finish, Tom was my hero.
Tommy was a brother who was a stabilizing force in our family. His wit a goofy sense of humor made us all laugh. He was so well read and knowledgeable about so many things. He gave great hugs. I will miss our Tommy so much.
Praying for your family during this time of great loss to you. Prayers for a peace and comfort that can only come from our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Dee, I have reached out to Maria, Dave and their kids. I want the rest of the family to know how sorry I am for the loss of Tom. He will be missed!!
Love to all
Krissy
I am so sorry for the loss of this great man! Please know staff at Westgate Family Physicians in Spartanburg SC continue to lift the family and friends of Mr. Latzka up to our Lord and Savior. May each of you feel his presence during this difficult time.
I worked for COL Latzka at Camp Ripley during the summers of the 1980s. He was a terrific commander and I will always be influenced by what I learned from him. We talked regularly and I will miss those conversations greatly.
Michelle and Dee: thinking of you and your family at this time. 🌹
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A time of visitation will be held for Colonel Thomas Albert Latzka, age 86 of Clearwater, MN, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN. He died on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.