Tom died suddenly early Wednesday morning, December 28th at Essentia Health Center Hospital in Sandstone, Minnesota.Tom is survived by his children Shannon Sommer and Jared Sommer, both of Rogers, Minnesota. He is also survived by his parents ILene and Butch Sommer of Pine City, brothers Jim Sommer of Pine City, Steve Sommer of Orlando, Florida, neices Shiann and Lauren, nephews Nick, Tyler, and Nathan, as well as many special aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by an infant son Jeremy Sommer, a sister Kelly Gallimore, an infant neice Megan, grandparents Dallas Teich, Beatrice Teich - LaTourelle, Dewey LaTourelle, Henry and Evelyn Sommer.A private memorial service is being held.The family prefers memorials.