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Thomas James O'Connor

August 24, 1931 — March 4, 2021

Rochester

Thomas James O’Connor, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home.

Thomas was born on August 24, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Ann O’Connor.  Thomas was united in marriage to Bonnetta Foster on September 17, 1983 in Dodge Center, MN.   They lived in Rochester and St. Charles, MN.  He was in the Air Force for 14 years, and at NASA.  He then worked at Mayo Clinic until his retirement in 1992.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Bonnie.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 1114 3 rd St SE Rochester, MN with Father Jim Berning officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Wildwood cemetery in Wasijoa, MN.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 25 South Street, Dodge Center, MN 55927 (507)374-2155. Blessed be his memory.

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