Verlyn "Tom" Thomas Torgerson

Verlyn "Tom" Torgerson passed away at the Sandstone Hospital on November 5, 2026 at the age of 62, due to cancer.

Verlyn Thomas Torgerson was born in Grantsburg, WI to Verlyn and Marlene (Eiffler) Torgerson on May 17, 1964. Tom grew up in Grasston MN and attended Grasston and Braham schools.

Tom's number ONE was his daughter, Justine Torgerson. She was his pride and joy. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his Baby Girl!!! And of course, then his grandson Edward that he was so proud of (his twin). His number two love was his love for driving semi. He started driving a milk truck when he was around 17 years old. He eventually became an owner operator of an 18-wheeler semi. It was hard to get him out of the truck. It was nothing for him to spend a month at a time over the road. Then he would come home, jump in his pickup, and drive around for hours. LOVED TO DRIVE. He was very proud to have received an award for driving two million miles. He received this award with his current company he was leased to. This is not counting all of the miles he drove prior. He probably put on 6-8 million miles of driving in his lifetime.

He also loved to hunt and fish with his family and friends, always a good time and good food. He will be missed dearly at this year's deer camp. He always looked forward to new seasons of fishing and hunting. He didn' t like weddings and parties where he had to talk; however, never a dull moment with his witty comments, sarcasms, and dirty jokes! He will be dearly missed by many, but the memories will live on.

He is survived by his significant other Renee Allen; daughter Justine Torgerson; grandson Edward Torgerson; significant other's daughters Jamie Allen (Matt Torgerson) and Valerie Allen and their children Chase Bjorklund and Jayla Torgerson; ex-wife Colleen Torgerson; step-children Nicole Latif, Heather Skluzacek and Robin Allen; sisters Tammy (Ty) Johnson, Terry Mix, Pamela Campbell and Heidi Mulholland; many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Verlyn and Marlene Torgerson; stepson Gary Cardinal; sisters Shelly Bush and Tracy Tomlinson; brothers-in-law Steve Bush and Tom Tomlinson.

A Celebration of Life is planned in Tom's honor: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; Saturday, December 19, 2026 at the Pine City American Legion Post #51. ** Please wear Torgerson Trucking clothing, camo or flannel in Tom's honor! **

Funeral arrangements for Verlyn "Tom" Torgerson are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel

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