Thomas Hought

Thomas Hought, 92, of Foxhome, died Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home.

Thomas Eberhart Hought was born on January 14th, 1934. He was the fourth of eight children born to Lowell and Dora (Hasbargen) Hought. Tom was born at home on the farm in Runeberg Township in Becker County near Menahga, MN. He grew up with a large loving family that worked and worshipped together. His father died on November 26th, 1943, when Tom was 9 years old. After eighth grade Tom stayed at home to help with the farm work that included milking cows, tending to the sheep and other livestock, and working the fields. In 1950 Dora moved the family to the Red River Valley with the help and urging of her brother William Hasbargen. The family continued to farm in their new community near Foxhome MN. On January 23rd, 1953, Tom enlisted in the Army where he served with the 279th Infantry Regiment in the Army Medical Service as a combat medic. Thankfully the war ended six months later. Tom served near the DMZ in Korea until he was honorably discharged on December 7th, 1954.

On August 12th, 1955, Tom made what he considered one of the smartest decisions he ever made when he married Roberta Joan Gingrich of Foxhome. They moved to the Iron Range near Biwabik MN where Tom worked in the iron mines. They began their family there, losing one son, Jeff, and giving birth to Sally and Lowell. They moved back to the Red River Valley in 1961 where their other children were born, Joel, Rachel and Andrea. Their family has expanded to include 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents Lowell and Dora (Hasbargen), brother Leo Hought, nephew Joe Fleck, sister Rose Matta and husband Ray, nephew Darwin Matta, brother-in-law George Heino, sister Vera Miller and husband Bud (Veryl) Miller, brother Konrad Hought, nephew Cory Hought, sister-in-law Wanda Hought, brother-in-law Dean Larson, brother-in-law Brian Rittenhouse, infant son Jeff Hought, good friends Roy and Mavis Budke, and many other friends, fishing buddies, truckers, and family members.

Tommy passed into the next life on October 25th, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Roberta; daughter Sally (Gene) Lane - Jamie Ehlert-Han and Gene Han with Riley and Sophie; Trista Overman with Sloan and Adelaide; son Lowell (Beth) Hought - Christopher (Kristin) Gilmore with Maggie, Judah, and Lea; Matthew (Michelle) Hought with Valerie and Owen; Nathan (Kelsie) Gilmore with Ella, Blakely, and Carson; Alyssa (Jacob) Rhoades with Clayton and Wyatt; Libby Hought (Seth Burpee); Kory (Melanie) Gilmore with Haven; son Joel (Theresa) Hought - John Ackerman with Bailey, Lucas, Jacob, and Joshua; Danielle Ackerman with Emmit; daughter Rachel (Brett) Johnson - Alex Johnson; Austin Johnson (Hailey Norstad) with Ava and Elliot; Andrew Johnson (Efra Madera); daughter Andrea (Damon) Fick - Elden Fick; Henry Fick; Walter Fick; sister-in-law Lorene (Leo) Hought; sister Martha (George) Heino; sister-in-law Darlene (Konrad) Hought; brother John (Wanda) Hought; sister Barbara (Dean) Larson; sister-in-law Claudia (Brian) Rittenhouse; and many family members, friends, and fishing buddies too numerous to mention.

We give thanks to our loving Father who blessed Thomas Hought with a large family and many loving friends. Oh, what a reunion is taking place today. Come Lord Jesus, Come!

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Foxhome Lutheran Church in Foxhome, MN with visitation one-hour prior to the service.

Clergy: Reverend Brad Soenksen

Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements are provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com