Thomas Russell Sweet, age 82, passed away on March 3, 2025 at New Perspective Senior Living in White Bear Lake, MN after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

He was born on September 30, 1942 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa to the late Harold and Mary Jean Sweet.

He was married to Melody for nearly 60 years. After serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He and Melody established the rest of their lives in White Bear Lake. He spent his career working with adults and children as a speech pathologist for the State of Iowa and the Minnesota Health Department. He was an active member of South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake and a member of Gideon's International. His faith in Jesus never wavered and he is now at home with the Lord for all of eternity.  He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Tom always prioritized his family.  He loved gardening, fishing, hunting, woodworking, cigars, traveling with Melody and spending time with his two sons and four grandchildren. 

Tom is survived by his wife Melody; sons, Brad (Kris) and Mark (Kim): grandchildren, Ben (Macy), Rachel (Misho), Joe and John; his brothers, Bill (Karin) and Clark (Jane); his cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Family and Friends are invited to celebrate Tom's life at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Visitation will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, March 10, 2025 with a service at 11:00AM with burial to follow immediately after the service at the Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Mahtomedi.

A luncheon will be provided at the Church following the Committal service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 

In Lieu of flowers or in memory of Tom's family has chosen South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church.