Thomas James Herold of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on May 4th, 2015. He had been battling cancer for nearly nine years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30AM on Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery of Rochester.

Tom was born December 12th, 1955 to James and Janice (Miller) Herold in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up in Cresco, Iowa and graduated from Notre Dame High School, in Cresco, in 1974. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine from The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 1978. Upon graduation, he began his career as a nuclear medicine technologist at Mayo Clinic, where he would work for 37 years.

On August 30th, 1980 he married Judy Tomlonovic at Immaculate Conception Church in Colfax, Iowa.

Tom is survived by his loving wife Judy Herold; his son Jason Herold, of Rochester; his daughter Sarah (Herold) Malfara, of Orlando, Florida; his father James Herold, of Brownsville; his brother David Herold, of Waukon, Iowa; his sister Patricia (Herold) Rosendahl, of Cresco, his brother Daniel Herold, of Rochester; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Janice and step-mother Evelyn.

In addition to his family, Tom's favorite things in life were sports,Walt Disney World, and the beach. His great passion was coaching youth basketball, which he did for 26 years. He coached RCYBA (where he also served as a board member), St. Francis Elementary, and Lourdes girls traveling teams.

Memorials may be given in Tom's name to Lourdes High School Athletics.

Macken Funeral Home is assisting the family and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com