Thomas Anthony Erkel, age 50, passed away May 5, 2021. Born on October 29, 1970 to Donald and Barbara (Reasner) Erkel of New Ulm. Survived by father, Donald: sister, Kari (Michael) Wines; brother, Aaron (Suzanne) Erkel. Preceded in death by his mother, and grandparents, James Reasner, Ambrose and Clara Erkel. 10 a.m. visitation, 11 a.m. Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mankato