Thomas A. Hoyord, 82, of Scandinavia went to his heavenly home on Tuesday May 7, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Iola to Lenwick and Glenna (Taylor) Hoyord. Tom married the girl next door, Ann Sorenson on September 23, 1961 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Amherst Jct. Tom graduated from Iola Scandinavia High School, Bethany Lutheran College and attended UWSP. He worked as a transportation supervisor, mechanic and school bus driver for the Iola Scandinavia School District for 46 years. He was President of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Iola for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, ski jumping, baseball, working with his horses, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his Wife, Ann; Children: Brenda (Paul) Gard, Matt (Tammy) Hoyord, Mark (Pam) Hoyord, Susan (Jon) Loken, Tim (Denise) Hoyord, Chad (Deanna) Hoyord, Charlie (Heather) Hoyord, Tony (Jamaica) Hoyord, Jay (Kristen) Hoyord, Katie (Jake) Emmerich, Michael (Erika) Hoyord, Luke (Dow) Hoyord, and Son in law: Tom Gauerke; 38 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren; Sister, Janice (Steve) Sparley, former Sister in law: Jan Hoyord. He was preceded in death by his Daughter: Gwen Gauerke, Parents: Lenwick & Glenna Hoyord, Brothers: David Hoyord and Richard Hoyord; Sister and Brother in law: Lanna (Phil) Petersen. The Funeral Service for Thomas will be held on Saturday May 18th, 2024, 11:00 AM at the Redeemer Lutheran Church of Iola with Rev. Greg Haugen officiating. Visitations will be held on Friday, May 17th at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola from 5-7 PM and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:45 AM. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Iola following the funeral service. The family would like to to thank North Ridge Memory Care of Stevens Point and Aspirus Hospice for their compassionate care.