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Thomas James Wucherpfennig

Posted 2022-02-04 by mhenderson
Published by The Miner on Feb. 3, 2022 -
Kingman, Arizona -

Thomas James Wucherpfennig left this life in the arms of Jesus on Dec.
26, 2021 after a long, hard fight with chronic respiratory failure. Tom
was born in Ontario, California to Joseph and Enna Wucherpfennig on
April 23, 1944. He was 77.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother William (Bill)
Wucherpfennig (Marianne); his sister Becky; best friends Bob and Kim;
his brother in-law Keith Crofts (Bobbie); nephew Dale Templeton (Jane);
and former wife Lorraine.

Tom leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Sandee; his sons Adam
Wucherpfennig (Barbara) and John Wucherpfennig; his sister Bobbie; his
stepchildren, Kevin, David and Lynn Porter. He loved his family very
much; his nieces and nephews were special to him. He was Grandpa Tom to
five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Tom was a talented woodworker and made many beautiful things. He loved
his corvettes, boating, waterskiing, camping and he especially enjoyed
country dancing with his wife, Sandee. Tom was a proud member of the
Elks Organization, serving as Exalted Ruler in the Ontario, California
lodge #1419 from 1996-1997.

After graduating from Chaffey High school, he served in the Air Force
from 1962 to 1965. He worked for General Electric in Ontario, before
starting his own business installing appliances. After retiring and
relocating to Oklahoma for a few years, he settled in Kingman, Arizona
to be closer to family. He enjoyed his new friends and our “game
nights,” was a prankster and silly joke teller. Tom loved his fur babies
Bella, Teddy and Billie Sue.

He was one of the “good guys” and will be missed. Granddaughter Linsey
sent this: “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.”
Rest in peace, Tom, you can finally breathe.

A get-together to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.





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