Thomas Wald
November 30, 1950 ~ July 2, 2012
Tom passed away, unexpectedly, on July 2nd, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN at the age of 61.
Tom was born November 30th, 1950, in Bismarck, ND, to Frank and Rose Wald. Originally from Napoleon, ND, Tom received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Mayville State University. Tom was a music teacher in North Dakota for thirty-seven years, teaching in Rock Lake, Linton, Central Cass and Fargo Public Schools. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His charismatic personality, humor and love for life touched and inspired the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Tom is survived by his wife, Deb Wald, his son and daughter-in-law Brady and Andrea Wald and their sons Vincent and Carson, his daughter and son-in-law Kara and Brian Jorvig and their daughter Kiah and expected Baby J, his daughter Adrienn Halland and his daughter and son-in-law Samantha and Chris Bachmeier. He is also survived by his siblings Duane, Carol, Allyn and Darlene.
Contributions for the Tom Wald Music Scholarship may be sent to the Creative Arts Studio at 1430 S. 7th St., Fargo, ND 58103. Make checks payable to the Creative Arts Studio.
Mr. Wald helped lead me towards music while at Discovery more than a decade ago. Music lead to best friends and amazing experiences at Fargo South, and, in part, the life I lead today, so many years later.
Thank you so much for that. You’ve made an impact, Mr. Wald.
Michele and my thoughts and prayers go out to Tom’s family. Unfortunately and regretfully, we had not seen Tom in many years. Our very best wishes and prayers.
Cousin Michael Burgad
Dear Deb and Family,
God takes the ones we love, but the ones he needs. May Tom looke down and protect you all and keep guiding the voices in heaven.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Wilson-DeLange
Ellendale, ND
Lakota ND
Deb- I am so glad to see all the wonderful stories being shared on this forum and words to offer you encouragement in the months ahead. I want to encourage you as well. Please stay in touch and contact me anytime. After losing my husband in the same manner last year, it was nice to have others that understood only a phone call away. God has blessed you and will continue to bless you. 701-793-7933
Salem WisconsinDear Deb and family,
Larry and I were devastated to hear about Tom’s death. I taught with Tom at Central Cass and thought he was a fabulous teacher and person. Larry and I wanted you to know our prayers are with your entire family at this time.
Bismarck ND
I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. Deb, you and your family are in our prayers.
Moorhead MN
To Deb and Family- I just returned to town to hear the shocking news about Tom. I worked with him at Carl Ben Eielson. Even though he was a high-energy guy, he always stopped in the hallway and took the time to ask how things were going. He was genuinely interested in people- colleagues, students, family. His eyes showed it. He always had something upbeat to say to others. He was a gem of a guy and he will be missed. May God bless your family with great memories of a dynamic man- someone with passion for music and everything life had to offer. He will be rockin’ the heavens and just waiting for you to someday join his celebration.
Hunter ND
Deb and families,
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Bismarck ND
Good Morning Deb and family!
I am so very saddened to hear that you lost your husband, Tom. I heard from Rebecca Raber that he passed away suddenly and remembered that you said that your family was looking forward to time together and that retirement wasn’t too far off. Oh, how life throws us these curves!
Please know that I am thinking of you at this very difficult and trying time, Deb and that I offer up my prayers for strength to understand it all. Most of us don’t know the depth of this kind of grief. I want to let you and your kids know that the family and friends in your life love you and are praying. What I do know is that you are one strong woman–one I truly admire. I know your children and grandchildren will be a wonderful source of comfort. Be well and know that we have you in our hearts!
Best wishes~
Mary Pat Archuleta and family
Bagley MN
Deb, We would like to express our deepest sympathy. The loss of Tom will surely be felt by many but not more than by you and your family. He was a great guy — talented, sincere, kind and with a wonderful sense of humor. Mort and I remember the day he hired the two of you. He said we hit a bonus, getting both a great choir director and a band instructor. You were a musically talented team and the Fargo District benefitted greatly. May the wonderful memories you have of Tom be a comfort to you now and in the upcoming months. We wish we could have been with you Friday but we had a houseful of Iowa relatives visiting and couldn’t get away. However, our thoughts were definitely with you.