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Thomas Michael Klauke

Posted 2019-02-11 by Judy Wight Branson
Camp Verde Bugle, Camp Verde, Arizona
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Thomas M. (Tom) Klauke, 75, of Clarkdale, Arizona, died at home on Oct.
2, 2018. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, to the late Frederick and
Alice Klauke.

Prior to moving to Arizona in 2014, Tom lived in Green Bay, Mountain,
and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His greatest joys included being an incredible
grandfather, singing, fishing, and reaching out to help others in any
way possible.

Tom and the former Joan Beining began their life together by building
their dream home on Sunrise Lake in northern Wisconsin. As the years
unfolded, they achieved yet another dream, living among the mountains
of Arizona.

He will be sorely missed by Joan, his wife of 27 years; and their
family: Michael (Sue) Klauke, Kristine (Mark) Pottinger, Tisha (Steve)
Kennebeck, Gayle Gardner, Barry Gardner; and six grandchildren.

He is also survived by one sister-in-law, a niece and a nephew, as well
as Joan’s extended family. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald
Klauke.

A memorial service will take place at Spirit of Joy Church in
Clarkdale, Arizona, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., followed
by a brief reception.

Tom’s final request: “In lieu of flowers, please take a child fishing!”

Information provided by survivors.




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