Thomas Martin Sawick (1885-1952)

SAWICK

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/10/2023 at 18:26:11

From The Slater News October 16, 1952 (page 1)

Military Services For Thomas Sawick

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Riis Funeral home for Thomas Sawick. Rev. P. E. Onstad officiated and snag a solo, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee." Homer Lewis sang "At the end of the Road."

Casket bearers were John Gunderson, Nels Sabo, Merle Chader, H. W. Marshall, E. C. Rood and Andrew Erickson.

Burial was in the Sheldahl cemetery and the rites were in charge of the American Legion post here. The firing squad, under the command of Clifford Swanson, was composed of Marvin Twedt, Archie Coyle, Donald Peterson and W. H. Schaudt. Color bearers were Jonas Christianson and Homer Lewis. Color guards were Chris Pautvein and Simmie Winsett. Harold Blize sounded taps.

Obituary

Thomas Martin Sawick was born Mar. 11, 1885 and died on Oct. 11 at the Old Soldiers' home in Marshalltown at the age of 67 years as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage.

He was the son of Torres and Anna Sawick and was born near Huxley. He was baptized at the Palestine church by Rev. Holm and confirmed at the Lincoln church in Slater by Rev. Gjerstad. He moved from Huxley to Sheldahl, where he spent his childhood days.

Tom enlisted in the U. S. navy in 1908 and was discharged in 1912. He re-enlisted in the navy in November 1918, and received his honorable discharge in November, 1922. After his navy career he was a carpenter until his health failed. He had been in ill health the past 20 years. Tom made his home in Slater, then St. Paul, Minn., after which he entered the Soldiers' home at Milwaukee, Wis. While visiting in Slater three years ago he suffered a stroke and was taken to the Veterans hospital in Des Moines, where he spent a year. After that he was transferred to Marshalltown, where he made his home until he passed away.

Tom leaves no living relatives and was preceded in death by his father and mother and a brother, Elmer, who died of the flu while serving in World War I.

While a resident of Slater he was a member of the Bethlehem church, the Odd Fellows lodge and the American Legion. He was also a member of the V.F.W. organization at Nevada.

Tom will be remembered by his many friends for his quiet and unassuming manner. He will be greatly missed.