With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Gillach of Aurora, Minnesota, who passed away on September 19, 2021 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Gillach to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Gillach and Rose Gillach (Cashman); and his siblings, Rita Otte Paschal, Theresa Miklausich and Jim Gillach.

He is survived by: his wife Laurie McCauley; his children, Christine Bartz (Chad), Catherine Gillach Aure (Rachel) and James Gillach (Deb); his stepdaughter Heather Moriarity (Mike); his grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie, Caroline Bartz, Alex, Tanner, Mary, Josie Gillach, Marin, Mya Aure, Aidan, Finn and Taryn Moriarity; and his brothers, Joe Gillach, Bobby Jo and Dean Mineheine. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Charity was important to Tom, and he asked that in lieu of flowers the Mesabi East Foundation be considered first for persons inclined to donate (mesabieastfoundation.org or send to the Bank of Gilbert, Gillach Memorial in the memo).

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home

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September 26, 2021

Terry & Babs Brenner lit a candle

“May His peace be with you this day and forevermore. Sending our prayers to you. Terry & Babs Brenner”

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September 23, 2021

Ron Stolski wrote a sympathy message

“In every way Tom was and remains an icon. A colleague, mentor and friend to all whom he touched. Simply, Tom , full of the stuff of life,was cut from special cloth..Cloth woven with integrty, kindness, laughter, empathy, and love. For those of us who were privileged to travel some of his life's journey, he shall ever be remembered with the special memories of the life he modeled and lived. Heaven is a better place now. Tom gillach is there... With respect and love,Ron Stolski”

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home
402 W 3rd Ave N, Aurora, MN 55705

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