Thomas Charles Mcmonagle

Thomas Charles McMonagle, age 69, of Lake Crystal, MN, formerly of Madelia, died on June 29, 2021, at Crystal Seasons Assisted Living Center in Lake Crystal. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal, on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 11:00 am. Visitation at the church one hour before the service. The clergy will be Father Tim Reker. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Madelia. Military Honors will be provided by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home, Pilgrim Chapel in Madelia. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com. Thomas "Tom" or "Butch" Charles McMonagle was born on January 14, 1952 to Eugene Pahl and Helen Lucille (Larkin) McMonagle in Fairmont, MN. He was raised near Madelia, MN, on the family farm, and graduated from Madelia High School in 1970. On August 25, 1979, he married the love of his life, Karen Lynn (Christenson) McMonagle. The couple remained married until Karen's passing in January of this year. Following his graduation from High School, Tom spent one year at Mankato State University and was a member of the University football team. He ultimately put his education on hiatus in lieu of military service. Tom enlisted in the Army, and spent approximately 27 years enlisted in the Army, Army - National Guard, and Naval Reserve, and was dedicated to and proud of his lifelong service to his Country. He later resumed his education, earning a bachelor's degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He was employed, until his retirement, as letter carrier with the United States Post Office out of Mankato, working over 20 years in that capacity. Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Tom and Karen devoted much of their time raising their three children, Sean, Daniel, and Tyler. He coached many youth sports in support of his children and ran the local Cub Scout Troop for many years as well. In his free time, he loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, and calling wild boar. He loved watching and supporting his children and grandchildren grow and learn. More than anything he loved his wife Karen, and diligently took care to ensure she was loved, and that her needs were met as she dealt with multiple health concerns. He will be remembered by all who knew him, as he had a large and unique personality that made him impossible to forget. Tom is survived by his children, Sean, Daniel (Megan), Tyler (Kaylie); grandchildren, Grady, Raymond, Desmond and Adeline; siblings, Phillip (Katherine), Kate, Timothy and John; siblings-in-law, Kathy Guyer, Mark and Jan Christenson, and Paul Christenson, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; his parents, Helen and Eugene McMonagle; parents-in-law, C. John and Theoris Christenson; brother-in-law, Al Guyer, and sister-in-law, Deb Christenson. Tom will be missed by those who loved and knew him. Visitation 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal Address not given Lake Crystal, Minnesota, United States 56055 Service Information 11:00 am Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal Address not given Lake Crystal, Minnesota, United States 56055 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery, Madelia East, Co. Hwy 3 Madelia, Minnesota, United States 56062 Military Honors Military rites will be provided by the Madelia Area Veterans Honor Guard. Reception A lunch will be served in the church social hall immediately following interment.