Tom was born on October 30, 1953, in Brainerd, Minnesota the son of Raymond and Juanita (Jewell) OReilly. Tom was raised and educated in the Brainerd area. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1973, after high school he attended vocational school in Pipestone, Minnesota. On September 21, 1974, Tom married Diane Lusk the parents of Stacy and Patrick. In 1977 Tom moved to Blue Earth were he worked at Jubas for over 17 years and was also a bus driver for the Blue Earth School District for over 10 years. On September 15, 2007, Tom married Diane (Wayman) in Blue Earth. Tom enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Tom will be deeply missed by those he touched through out his life. Tom is survived by his wife, Diane O''Reilly of Blue Earth, his daughter Stacy (Ben) Haase of Blue Earth, their child Devin; his son Patrick (Robin) of Jackson, their children Alexis and Austin; his step-daughter Shannon (Steve) Prostrollo of Owatonna, their children, Joshua, Joseph, and Elizabeth; his step-daughter Megan (Jeremy) of Lake Crystal, their children, Zachery, Isaiah, and Ethan; his step-son Ryan Seys of St. Cloud; his brothers, James (Jackie) OReilly; Michael (Bev) OReilly; Gerald (Cheryl) OReilly; Robert (January) OReilly; Jon (Jeri-Lee) OReilly; his sister Penny (Jeff) Sawdy, brother-in-law Dave Karlson; and many nieces and nephews.Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Timothy OReilly; sister Jackie Karlson andgreat niece Isabella O''Reilly.