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Thomas Bradley Klapproth

Fortuna, California

1933 - 2017

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THOMAS BRADLEY KLAPPROTH Tom was born on June 27, 1933 in Racine, Wisconsin. He passed away at home in Eureka on November 11, 2017 at the age of 84. He grew up in Racine, leaving to attend college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, majoring in fine arts. After a short hitch in the Army,...

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I am saddened. I was looking at his pastel of 3 Swimmers 3x5 I bought in 1986. Think Ill google him. I love my piece he made! I am honored! Gareth Tyrnauer

I met Tom at the Art Center in Old Town Eureka back in the early 1990s. I had some great talks with him about art and recall him listening to Chopin and Shostakovitch as he painted his immense canvases. Then later, I met his wife Judy and occasionally bumped into them at Vellutini's in Henderson Center. At other times I'd catch them feeding seagulls by the bay as I tended to some feral cats. Lovely couple I always thought. I always enjoyed our chance meetings and will never forget them.

Dear Judy, This news makes us so sad. John and I enjoyed our brief chats with you and Tom, and I treasure a line drawing of his. Love, Barbara

Dear Judy & Family:

I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences.

My husband Joel and I extend our deepest sympathy to Judy and her family. May happy memories of Tom comfort you at this sad time.

Judy,

I was so glad to be able to read about Tom's life and get a greater insight into who he was.

We,from Agape Home Care, so enjoyed being able to come alongside of you and help you with Tom's care in your great time of need. He was a great guy to work with. We enjoyed getting acquainted with you both.

It was so sweet to see how evident it was of your love for one another. Loved seeing that.

Tom had a winning smile and he could say a lot with expression in...

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13 -

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