Thomas Buzzard

Thomas A. Buzzard

Thomas A. Buzzard, 81, of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of West Virginia, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Tom proudly served over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller, followed by a 20-year civilian career as an air traffic program director.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Catherine; daughters Tammy, Pam, and Danny; stepchildren Tony (Brenda) and Joel Studt; grandchildren Justin, Caitlyn, Collin, McKenna, and Wylie; step-grandchildren Zoe, Reagan, and Harper; and great-grandchildren Addison and Griffin.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elaine; his parents, Lennie and Summers Buzzard; and three siblings, Charles, Mary, and Bernie.

A private family celebration of life will be held.