NEW ULM–Thomas “Tom” Ubl, age 82 of New Ulm passed away peacefully Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm with family by his side.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Pastor Nathanael Mayhew will officiate. Inurnment will take place at the New Ulm City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 and will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Joseph) Maidl of Lafayette, Kimberly Ubl of New Ulm; son, Paul (Kelly) Ubl of St. Francis, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Jessica and Andrew (Jazmyne) Maidl, Dylan (Maddi), Hannah, Gunner and Hunter Volk, Courtney (Peter Rausch), Haley, Luke and Conor Ubl; great grandchildren, Lane and Cayde Maidl and Lyla Volk; sisters, Pauline Havelka, Beatrice (Delbert) Malenke, Darlene Stage, Deborah Schmidt, Rosemary Baggett and Marlene Ash; brothers, Jerry (Bonnie) Ubl, Lowell (Gloria) Ubl and Michael Block; as well as his loving nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Rosella Ubl; wife, Darlene Ubl; sisters, Mary Jane Van Allen and Janet Balfe; brothers-in-law, Bernard Havelka, Rick Stage, Michael Baggett and Clint Van Allen; and nephew, Adam Ash.

Thomas Paul Ubl was born on September 13, 1942 in New Ulm to Alphonse and Rosella (Hauser) Ubl. He attended school in Hanska, St. Mary’s Grade School in New Ulm and was a 1960 graduate of New Ulm High School. Tom was united in marriage to the love of his life, Darlene Engelby on April 27, 1963 in North Mankato. During their nearly 55 years of marriage, Tom and Darlene were blessed with 3 children.

During his working years, Tom was employed at Burdick Grain Elevator, Skyline Mobile Homes, Allied Builders and then was self-employed as a carpenter until retiring in 2007. Tom often joked about going back into business after he created an alcoholic beverage that he was extremely proud of. He invented this drink at his grandson’s wedding in 2018 after mixing Grain Belt “Nordeast” and “Premium Light” that were on tap at the event, he called his creation “Northern Light” and would order this when out at local restaurants and even pitched the idea to Schell’s Brewery.

Tom enjoyed many hobbies including wood carving, stained glass, reading, archery, fishing, camping, hunting, word search puzzles, taekwondo where he earned his black belt and he was very involved in his church. He always tried his best to attend events for his children, grandchildren, Darlene’s Daycare children and great grandchildren. Tom had such a joy for life and a contagious smile.

Tom truly cherished spending time with his family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed dearly by his family and all who came in contact with him.

Blessed be his memory.

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