Thomas DeFrance Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas DeFrance (Swanville, Minnesota), who passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas DeFrance or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father LaRoyce DeFrance; his parents-in-law, Richard and Josephine Sobotka; his sister-in-law Monica Sobotka; and his grandchildren, Caleb Herman and Julia Herman.
He is survived by: his mother Ruth DeFrance (Lohrbach); his friend Karen Sobotka; his wife Karen; his daughters, Rhianon "Annie" Herman (Gabriel), Kari Fischer (Jacob), Cassie Pogatchnik (John) and Tracy Wisner (Brandon); his grandchildren, Aidan Herman, Kendal Herman, Otis Fischer, Frances Fischer, Rori Pogatchnik, Phoenix Pogatchnik, Lorelai Pogatchnik, Grayson Wisner, Everly Wisner and Jaydie Wisner; and his siblings, Debra Shasky (Todd), Laurie Isacson and Ron DeFrance (Lori). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
