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ST. LOUIS PARK ­- Thomas Edward Klapperick, 45, of St. Louis Park, Minn, after a three year battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma cancer went up to Heaven on the wings of angels. He passed away from a clot to the lung, at Methodist Hospital, in Minneapolis, Minn. His sister Tammy had just given him a bone marrow donation. The transplant on Aug. 12 was successful. The Lord wanted to give him peace and rest.

He graduated from Coon Rapids High School, and most of his working years were in the food service area. A meat cutter, a Whole Foods rep., a salesman for natural and organic foods.

Thomas spent many weekends in Longville, fishing, hunting and just enjoying the area he loved. He had an infectious smile. His strength, courage and positive attitude is what he will be remembered for. His life was short, but he lived it to the fullest. He had a strong faith, anyone who had read his caring-bridge can attest to that. He loved us all but mostly the Lord, his Savior who gave him everything.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Klapperick; son, Sean Klapperick; three step-sons, Dusty, Robert and Lucas; mother, Roberta Larson; step-father, Roger Larson; father, Anthony Klapperick; step-mother, Judy Klapperick; sister, Tammy (Mark) Whichard; brother, Terry Klapperick; step-sister, Kristi (Larson) Shearon; step-brother, Kevin (Heidi) Larson; many nieces, nephews, friends and his pal Cody.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Kimberly (Jansen) Klapperick.

He was cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held in St. Louis Park on Sept. 10, 2011. Cards can be sent to 4242 Wooddale Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN 55416.[[In-content Ad]]

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