Thomas Postel, age 78, of New Ulm passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Pastor Kathleen Ulland-Klinkner will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery - Soldier's Rest section in New Ulm where the New Ulm Area Comrades of Valor Honor Guard will provide full military honors.

Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in New Ulm.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org .

Thomas is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda Postel of New Ulm; daughter, Michelle (Brian) Cooper of Grantsburg, WI; son, Christopher Postel of Minneapolis; step sons; Richard (Linda) Wengert of Amboy, Chad (Lori) Wengert of New Ulm; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine (Lyle) Isackson, Mary Jane (Melvin) Gulden; brother, Richard (Holly) Postel; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Thomas Henry Postel was born November 25, 1943 to John and Coletta (Diepolder) Postel in New Ulm. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School in New Ulm and enlisted in the United States Army. Tom served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1969. After his service, Tom began a 37 year long career at Kraft Foods in New Ulm. On September 14, 1979, Tom was united in marriage to Linda Postel at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the couple resided in New Ulm. In his free time, Tom enjoyed spending time at Johnson Park, volunteering in the community and at church, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the VFW, DAV, American Legion, and Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Tom will be dearly missed by those that knew him. Blessed be his memory.