Tom Korich

“Tommy” was born on December 28th, 1943, to John Sr. and Audrey Korich in Hibbing, Minnesota as the first of six children. After working in the mines on the Iron Range for over 25 years, he went back to school at age 46 to study Social Work at St. Scholastica in Duluth.

After graduating, he moved down to the Twin Cities for a job in his new field, and quickly met his wife Charlene at the nurses’ station at Woodbury Care Center where they both worked. Their first date was the company Christmas Party and the following Christmas they were engaged and expecting.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey and John, sister Nancy, first wife Ruth, and beloved daughter Wawnea.

He is survived by his wife Charlene, daughters Gail and Adrianna (Jake), siblings Laureen (Henry), Micky, Terry and David, uncle Loren, grandkids Andrew (Devon), Jaclyn, Tyler and Danielle, stepchildren Michael (Angie), Billie Jo, and Timothy, great-grandchildren Arabella and Harlow, and beyond.

A true Minnesotan, and the BEST man we know. He will be forever loved and missed.

A public Celebration of Life will be held on Tom’s 80th Birthday, December 28th, at the Sundance Clubhouse in Woodbury from 4-9pm, open house. Toast and memory sharing at 6pm. Everyone who loves Tom and the Korichs are encouraged to attend. 355 Karen Ln, Woodbury, MN 55129

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Iron Range Research Center within the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, a cause very close to our papa’s heart.