Richer, Thomas E. Age 56, of Anoka, passed away Feb. 7, 2011 at his home. Proud husband and father who successfully owned and operated A.C.E. Boiler Service for the last 8 years before his death. Preceded in death by father, Emil; siblings, Wayne, Donald, Michael and David. Survived by loving wife of 37 years, Pam; children, Kim, Cate (Dan) Zomok; mother, Alice; siblings, SanDe (John) Przytarski, Keith (Marge), Linda Strzyzewski, Barbara (Steve) Norman, Robert (Kathy); sisters-in- law, Diane (nee Zustiak) Richer and Diane (nee Hunter) Richer; many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Friday 11 AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St NW, Andover. Visitation 1 hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Epilepsy Foundation. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com