Thomas Alan Budnik

Thomas Alan Budnik, 54, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home May 10, 2016, after a fierce and courageous yearlong battle with cancer.

Tom was born October 29, 1961, in Rogers City, to Phil and Doris (Kuebler) Budnik.

 

Tom is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jeff of Rochester and Kari of Seattle; parents, Phil and Doris Budnik of Brutus; s

ister, Jackie (John) Foye of Houston, Texas; brothers, Bob Budnik, Brian (Leslie) Budnik, Charlie Budnik, Ron (Tracy) Budnik all from northern Michigan. Carol’s family, her parents Tom and Evelyn Paulus of Alanson; sister, Cathy Paulus of Mt. Pleasant; brother, Mark (Sheila) Paulus of Battle Creek; and may cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Tom’s life was held Monday, May 16, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Burial took place at Oakwood East Cemetery, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice in memory of Tom. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com