Thomas C. Birhanzel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas C. Birhanzel of Alexandria, Minnesota, who passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas C. Birhanzel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Birhanzel and Della Birhanzel (Hamann); his former wife Candace Ann Bunn; and his siblings, Junice Eckstein, Mila Grahn, Patricia Heino, Darlene Lacey, Gayle Stelter and James Birhanzel.
He is survived by: his wife Susan; his children, Richard Birhanzel (Lisa) of Chanhassen and Wendy Birhanzel of Fountain, Colorado; his brother Lonnie Birhanzel (Bev) of Richfield; his grandchildren, Hans Birhanzel (Monica) of Austin, Serena Birhanzel of Chicago and Lars Birhanzel of Malibu, California; his great grandchild Wolfgang; his stepchildren, Jodi Tongen (Todd) of Watson and Malisa Ervin (Pete) of Appleton; his stepgrandchildren, Coral Wehrkamp (Andrew), Crystal Ervin, Morgan Ervin, Alexandra Tongen and Bryce Tongen; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Avery, Scarlett, Oliver, Grace, Arella, River, Parker and Dax. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

May 3, 2025
Vennie and Lu Heibel lit a candle
May 3, 2025
Vennie and Lu Heibel sent flowers