Michael Tarpenning

Michael Tarpenning

Michael Tarpenning Obituary

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Michael was born on March 25, 1966 and passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. Michael was a resident of Colorado at the time of passing. He attended schools in the Putnam City ISD through second grade. Visitation: 5-8pm Monday, April 24 at Lucas Funeral Home Keller Chapel (817)753-6800. Funeral Mass: 11am, Tuesday, April 25 at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Keller. Visitation APR 24. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Lucas Funeral Home - Keller 1601 S. Main Keller, TX, US, 76248 Funeral Mass APR 25. 11:00 AM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 2016 Willis Ln Keller, TX, US, 76248. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you consider donating to Jennifer's educational fund (details will be available soon) or the simple gesture of providing a gift card to allow Chris and Jennifer to enjoy a meal out when schedules get crazy.

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