Thomas Virgil Glarner, age 55 passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice Home in Rochester on April 30, 2013 following a battle with cancer.

Thomas "Tommy" was born on April 5, 1958 in Rochester to Bud and Jeanne Glarner. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1976. Tom held a variety of jobs while working passionately on his drumming skills. Following schooling at the University of Minnesota, he entered the world of I.T. He worked for the U of M, and was working for T.S.I. Inc. in Shoreview, MN at the time of his death. He was an accomplished drummer, and was a member of various rock bands including Messendger, Lex Luther, and Eternal Teenagers.

Tom is survived by his mother Jeanne, a daughter: Nissa (Shawn) Butterfield of Kenyon, MN, four grandchildren: Carter, Amber, Payton, Jaeda, three sisters: Mary Tennison (Jim) of Grand Rapids, MN, Nancy Klampe (Kim), Lori Eggert (Dave) both of Rochester, numerous beloved nieces and nephews and his dog Maggie-Moo.

He is preceded in death by his father Virgil "Bud" a nephew Jamie Tennison, his uncle Dale, and Tommy Steele.

A memorial service for Tom will be held on Monday, May 6 2013 at 11:00AM at Bethany United Methodist Church with pastor Wesley Gabel officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com