Thomas Charles Laubach, 75, passed away on July 1, 2025, at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD, after a battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 13, 1949, to Dorothy and Howard Laubach. He was raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

On October 3, 1970, Tom married Janet Coykendall. They had two children, Nate Laubach and Sara Hill. They raised their children in Hanna, Wyoming, where Tom worked as a coal miner. While in Hanna, Tom volunteered as a football and wrestling coach. He was also part of a saddle club in Hanna, where he helped host team ropings and rodeos. Tom was an avid team roper himself. Janet and Tom began chariot racing and would travel to compete.  Tom and Janet later moved to Gillette, WY, where he worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad and was a volunteer on the Campbell County Fire Department.  After he retired, he continued to volunteer for many years. Tom loved hunting elk, deer, antelope, and many other animals. He was also an outfitter, a hunting guide, and was active in competitive target shooting. Tom loved to ride and rope and spent many hours in the saddle on a horse during his lifetime. Tom was a true cowboy through and through.

Tom was a veteran of the United States military, having served in the US Army where he was awarded the national defense service medal, combat infantry badge, air medal, bronze star medal, Vietnam service medal with 2 bronze service stars, sharpshooter (rifle M16) Republic of Vietnam campaign medal, and 1st class Gunner (M60 MG). At the end of his military career, he retired as a sergeant.

Tom and Janet moved to Canton, SD, just a few years ago to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Tom was a member of the Canton Volunteer Fire Department, and many admired his wisdom within the department and his ability to teach newer firefighters many valuable skills.   Tom also had a passion for golfing and spent many mornings with friends golfing at the Canton golf course. Tom loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great fan of Canton C-Hawk wrestling.

Tom is survived by his children, Nate (Laurel) Laubach and Sara Hill; grandchildren, Colton (Karisa) Laubach, Kyle (Kalyn) Laubach, Kaden Laubach, Carlee Laubach, Sage Hill, and Hawk Hill; and two great-grandchildren, Creek and Hazer Laubach.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and his wife, Janet Laubach.

A celebration of life service for Thomas Charles Laubach, 75, of Canton, SD, will be held at Canton United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm at 624 E. 4th Street, Canton, SD.   A private family interment will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department, where Tom was an active member.

Tom's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the VA Hospice cottage and the many others who showed their care and compassion.