Thomas Hovland Breske, 19, died Friday, June 7, 2013. Public visitation was from noon to 4 p.m. Monday June 10, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home, 13th and Main Avenue. The family greeted friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Church of St. Mary, with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was said at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, followed by a committal at St. Michael Cemetery.
Anyone who has ever met Tom Hovland Breske experienced an unparalleled phenomenon. He supplied an energy that varied greatly in expression, but never in magnitude.
Tom loved everyone without exception. Such rare and powerful love is often misinterpreted as eccentricity, a trait that Tom would claim with pride. His unique sense of humor and severely contagious laugh never failed to warm the coldest of hearts.
Tom will be dearly missed by a multitude of friends, acquaintances, and teachers, as well as anyone who had the pleasure of interacting with him. His parents, Marie and Dennis; brothers, Sam and Ben; grandparents, Marian Breske, Marie Hovland, and Jim; and many cousins, aunts, and uncles will forever hold Tom in their hearts.
It goes without saying that Tom's death is a tragedy. Although he was taken from us early, the past 19 years have been the gift of a lifetime.
One of a kind. Loved by all.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Tom's honor at The Sioux Falls Catholic School System, 3100 W. 41st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105 or The Brennan Rock & Roll Academy, 900 11th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.