Thomas L. Puppe, 70, Mekinock, ND died Tuesday July 14, 2015 in Altru Hospital. Thomas was born Aug. 25, 1944, the son of Walter and Myrtle (Hall) Puppe, in Bottineau, ND. He was united in marriage to Linda M. Anseth June 30, 1973. Tom worked in construction and loved being outside working in the yard in his spare time. He enjoyed spending time with his Grandsons and was looking forward to the birth of his first Granddaughter in October. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Jeanine (Cody Fox) Puppe, Hill City, MN, and Kristina (Matt) Domres, Northwood, ND; two grandsons, Reed Fox and Louis Domres; brothers, Jim (Mae), and Rodney (Nancy); sister-in-law, Lynn Puppe, and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen Graba and Marilyn Bullinger Kouba, and brothers, Donald, Vernon, Jerry and Darold. The service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery of Grand Forks.