Age: 90
December 12, 1932 – April 14, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Enneking, age 90, of Albany, will be on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11 AM at Church of Seven Dolors, Albany. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 PM and one hour prior to Mass, all at the church. Interment St. Benedict’s Cemetery, Avon. Tom passed away on April 14, 2023, at Mother Mercy Nursing Home, Albany. Arrangements by Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes, Albany.
Thomas John Enneking was born on December 2, 1932, in Melrose to Henry and Rose (Thielen) Enneking. He was the sixth of nine children. After graduating from Melrose High School, Tom farmed with his father for eight years. In 1958, he chose to enter the Crosier Order as a brother. After 20 happy years with the Crosiers and after receiving approval from the Vatican, Tom chose to leave the Order. In March of 1979, Tom met Laurel Schneider. They were married on August 3, 1979. Tom worked for 3M in St. Paul. After their marriage, Tom was transferred to Fremont, Nebraska where Tom Worked as a Human Resource Training Coordinator and Production Supervisor. After retiring, Tom and Laurel moved back to Minnesota making their home in Avon. Tom and Laurel cared for Laurel’s sister for many years. Tom was involved in the playing and coaching of many sports, including volleyball, tennis, and football. He also loved doing landscaping and because of this love, he volunteered for 11 years updating records and beautifying the Avon cemetery. He also served as president of St. Benedict’s Church Cemetery Committee in Avon. Throughout his married life with Laurel, Thomas helped care for Anita, Laurel’s sister. He lovingly accepted her as their family. Tom was very active in the Knights of Columbus in Nebraska, while joining as a 3rd degree Knight.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Laurel and her sister, Anita, sisters, Shirley Nathe, Arlene (Les) Eiden, and sisters-in-law, Jean Enneking and Karen Dolan.
Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Rose, stepmother, Francis Rehkamp, brothers and sisters, Clarence Enneking, Ervin Enneking, LeRoy (Margaret) Enneking, James (Lila) Enneking, Alma (John) Mergen and Louise (Ken) Wood.
Tom’s family would like to thank everyone associated with Mother of Mercy Nursing Home and St. Croix Hospice for their wonderful care.
Schedule and Information
Visitation Details
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-7 PM and one hour prior to Mass, all at the church.
Service Details
Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Enneking, age 90, of Albany, will be on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 11 AM at Church of Seven Dolors, Albany. All at the church. Interment St. Benedict’s Cemetery, Avon.
Visitation and Service Location
Church of Seven Dolors
151 2nd St. S., Albany, MN 56307
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We always enjoyed our visits and card games with Tom and Laurel over the years. All the stories about his life and experiences were great to hear. He touched many people’s hearts and lives in his 90 years. May he Rest In Peace in his heavenly home.
Love and prayers for the family.
Such a sweet man! Always so kindhearted. I loved how he treated my Aunt Laurel.
Met Tom when he was a Crosier Brother. Since then he and Laurel have been a special part of the Petermeier families! Tom had such a sweet soul and you could feel God working through him! I know you are enjoying the place God has prepared for you! Till we meet again Tom! 💙
I knew Tom as a fantastic and artistic tree- trimmer— turning our monastery elms into heavenly arches. He and Laurel became another set of wonderful grandparents within our Petermeier family. Tom will continue to love us all with a glorified smile from God’s eternal home. Thank you, Tom, for your gentle and joyful spirit.
I knew and so loved the Ennekings as I got to know them in Fremont, Ne. Laurel, I send sincere condolences in memory of Tom. I so wish I could be with you. In Tom’s obituary I learned he had been a brother in the Crosier Monestary and figured it must have been at about the same time my cousin, Father Milton Thomas, was there. May God grant you peace in your grief.
My deepest sympathy to Laurel. You were such a wonderful couple displaying your deep love for one another. Thank you both for all you did for me for
Spunktacular Days banners and church posters over the years in Avon. Thinking of you during this time.
Tom was my Supervisor at the 3M Plant in Valley, Nebraska. He actually was the one that hired me, when I interviewed. Thank you Tom, for believing in me!!!