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Published by Star Tribune on Mar. 9, 2003.

Tepper Thomas J. Tepper, 60, had a heart attack and passed into the presence of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, on March 2, 2003. Tom's beloved wife, Doreen, was by his side at their home in Sun City, AZ. He is survived by two sons, John, Mark; three brothers, Robert & Donald of Minneapolis, and David from Bloomington MN. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Russell and Muriel. Tom is from Bloomington, MN and retired to spend winters in Sun City, AZ in 1995. He had worked 23 years for Kraft Foods, and had managed United Officials Association, which trained and provided officials for many varied sports. He was a member of Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Walker, MN, and attended Grace Church in Eden Prairie, MN, and Grace Bible Church in Sun City, AZ. Tom had many gifts including the gift of love. He always had a smile and extended a helping hand to others. He reflected Christ's love in all that he did in his five short years as a child of God. He was a loving, compatible husband, father, brother and friend. By request of the family, donations may be made to the family & will be shared with Gildien's Society and Our Father's House. Memorial will be Thursday, March 13, 1:30 pm at Grace Church in Eden Prairie at 9301 Eden Prairie Road.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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December 24, 2007

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March 18, 2003

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March 17, 2003

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Pat O'Neil

December 24, 2007

Hello Doreen / We may have met after you and Tom were just married but my memory is a little fuzzy. Tom and I spend many summer days in the late 50's playing 1 on 1 basketball in the alley behind our homes on Park Ave. Tom was a close friend (although I was at De La Salle) and I loved him very much. I just thought of him today and went online to find you. I did not know his family or the friends that you both had as adults. I was surprised and pleased to find his guest book still open. It was a treasure to read. God bless you and your children. Love, Pat

Dick Stevens

March 18, 2003

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and best wishes during this difficult time. Tom's loss is a big one. Those of us who knew Tom in grade school recall him always laughing -- and making us laugh, too. We cherish the gift of humor that Tom bestowed so generously, and felt lucky to have known him.

Brenda Holmgren

March 17, 2003

Dear Doreen,

It was with a sad heart that I heard of Tom's death just hours after the end of the 2003 Girls' State Basketball Tournament. Many of the officials who got their start with Tom and you (myself included) had worked the tournament. After our initial shock and sadness, the group started sharing "Tepp" stories. We laughed through our tears as we remembered our mentor and friend and how he had touched our lives. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.

Brenda Holmgren

william mose

March 16, 2003

Tom Tepper will be missed greatly by myself and many other individuals. He had a passion and exuberance for life that will not be equaled. He was loved and respected by all those who knew him. He excelled at everything he did, be it in family,officiating, sales,recreation,or friendship. He touched the lives of all the people who knew him in a manner that was unique to Tom. My life, as well as those who knew him, will be forever enriched by knowing this wonderful man. He is in Heaven now with the Lord. Tom,we will miss you dearly.We say goodbye to you for now-we will see you in Heaven.

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Scott & DeAnne Koppendrayer

March 14, 2003

Dear Doreen,

I was very suprised and saddened to hear of Tom's death. He was such a joy to our family and the church. God now has the joy of having him in his house and Heavens golf course. I so much enjoyed going to Real Estate school with him and sharing a calculator with him. His joy for the Lord and warm heart will always be remembered by our family.

Mary Weins

March 12, 2003

Mark - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Remember all beginnings are scary, and all endings are sad, but it is what happens in the middle that matters the most. May your memories help you through this sad time. Mary, Curt and Fende

Phil Fernkes

March 12, 2003

I'll always remember the visit with "Tommy" and Jimmy" Schwartz in March 02. Our gang from St Joan of Arc grade school was really special because of peopel like Tom. Your "old" classmates are thinking of you and your family.

Mary Jane Mertz-Wirges

March 12, 2003

Doreen, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow for you and your family. May you always remember the good times. Mary Jane

Sue (Helin) Strusinski

March 11, 2003

Tom: We will never forget your smiling face and the way you treated everyone you knew like they were special. Sorry you missed our reunion last summer. We will see you on the other side.

Jim Schwartz

March 9, 2003

I went to St. joan with Tom and recently visited with Tom and Phil in Az. He had wanted to come to our reunion and we all missed his not being there .He'll be missed .Jim Schwartz

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