Birth date: Jun 19, 1958 Death date: Jun 15, 2022
Thomas Doyle Brekke was born June 19, 1958, in Ames, Iowa to Doyle and Darlene Brekke. He graduated from Ames High School in 1977. He worked at the Department of Transportation from 1977 to 2008 and was active in the local Jaycees Read Obituary
I just found out that heaven gained a very special angel. Hugs to you all as he was one of the good guys. Just thinking of him and the fun we had in Jaycees makes me smile.
Sue and family - I’m so sorry to hear about Tom. Loved working with him at the DOT. Sarcastic and fun - he had a huge personality and loved to help everyone. Years later I ran into all of you on one of my trips back home. Still the same smile and hi. He will be missed by many.
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I've known him since my Meeker days and always remember him with a great sense of humor. Packers in Heaven are surely embracing Tom's arrival.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy. I remember him twirling around on the dance floor at Granddaddy’s and when he worked in Design.
Sue, Shawn and Lisa, know that I am thinking of you guys. I met your dad when I started working at the DOT he was my team lead. He would become one of my closest friends. I have so many great memories. I can say he was the only person that could calm me down when I was mad. He supported me through many dark times in my life. He always referred to them as chapters in are counseling sessions. When he retired he said, the counselors shop is closed. Even then and now he still checked on me. Matter fact he called 2 weeks ago and was offering me advice. I have so many great memories that I better keep this the short version because that is what your dad would say to me. I am so sorry for your loss and I am always here if you ever want to talk, because I am working in Arizona I can't be there, know that I am always here for you and thinking of all of you. Shawn I still have the S10 and it is still driven at the farm. Rest in Peace Tom, you will be missed but never forgotten.
My condolences to the Brekke family. I have a few great memories of Tom from his DOT days. My favorite “Tom” story was a time when he got a new truck. He was showing it off in the parking lot at the DOT and I told him it was “cute.” He looked at me sternly and told me that you never tell a man that his truck is cute. Of course I told him his truck was cute every time I saw him after that \ud83d\ude43 RIP Tom.
I’m so sorry to hear of Coach Tom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve for your loss and celebrate his life. I remember Coach Tom fondly. He coached our girls softball team for a few seasons and we respected him and learned from his a coach and a person with a disability. We must have been in jr high as I recall I babysat for his kids a few times. Amy (Smith) Mcgregor
I’m so very sorry your loss. I clearly remember the supportive dad Tom was when Shawn was in my class at Sawyer. He always wanted the best for his kids. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Tommy was a joy to know and work with over many years. Our last good visit was at Battle's BBQ when it was on Welch Ave. A random visit while we all ate, and had a chance to catch up. There was no nicer guy, noone more admired by all, for his shear grit in taking on life's challenges. I remember him pitching to young little league batters & a line drive by a stronger kid shooting straight at him on that pitcher's mound...how he spun his wheelchair on a dime & avoided being hit.
He was an amazing coach for our son, and my husband enjoyed helping out under Tommy's tutelage. He is missed and always will be. We see him running all over Paradise on strong healthy legs, singing the praises of his Packers! Our heartfelt sympathies to all who loved Tommy. God bless. Maggie&Steve Westvold
I am so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I met Tom in his younger years working for Dr. Baird at McFarland clinic. I know what he endured as a child, took many casts off those fragile bones. He was a brave child then and as I saw him in later life such a joyful man. He always knew me and we joked and laughed…..he was so proud of his kids. My grandchildren also went to Kate Mitchell so I saw him at school activities and caught up. His courage gives me inspiration now that I live in Assisted Living with mobility issues. Tom never felt “disabled”. My prayers are with the family. Pat Folkmann Fawcett.
