Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; parents, Rudolph and Eunice Klaesges.
Tom is survived by his siblings, Dorothy Klaesges-Ellingsen, Jack (passed away on July 20, 2022) (Gwen), Phillip and Richard (Carol) Klaesges; nieces and nephews.
Tom served in the Army, working in communications and was stationed in Ethiopia. Following his service, he worked at Northwestern Bell for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing bingo and his daily lunch outings. His biggest passions though, were traveling and amateur radio with people from all over the world. He was an active member of the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association and engaged in ham radio both for personal fulfillment and as a first responder.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 423 5th St. S, Stillwater. Visitation one hour prior to mass. A private burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a future date.