Daniel J Klapperich
Daniel J Klapperich
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Daniel was born in Osage, Iowa on March 10, 1946 to parents Arthur Klapperich and Rose Schrandt Klapperich of Meyer, Iowa. He graduated from St Mary's Academy high school in New Haven, Iowa.
In 1968 Dan graduated from the Alexian Brothers school of nursing in Chicago, Illinois. That same year he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army, serving 24 years as a Medical-Surgical Nurse, a Clinical Staff Nurse, and a Nurse Anesthetist.
Dan retired from the Army in 1992 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then worked as chief nurse anesthetist at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee until 2014.
Daniel is survived by his wife Carmen Rushing Klapperich, daughter Theresa Klapperich, son Joseph Klapperich, daughter-in-law Rebecca Riddle Klapperich, granddaughters Abigail and Isabella Klapperich, brothers Gene Klapperich, David Klapperich, Tony Klapperich, and sisters Mary Leonard, Barbara Kime, Annette Hutchinson.
Dan will be interred at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Disabled American Veterans and/or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Shirley Rushing Vitela
June 25, 2025
Note: This tribute was originally posted 03.30.2025 on a site that was linked in an obituary, but somehow most of the postings have ended up here on legacy, so I am choosing to post here as well. Still missing him very much.
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Dan is responsible for nearly everything I know about automobiles, including how to drive. Before he entered the Army, our family was fortunate to gain his unique presence when he married my sister. From the start, and throughout all the successive years, Dan was a great son-in-law to my parents, a fabulous brother-in-law to me and my siblings, and a wonderful uncle to my daughters. It was a joy to watch him over the years as he and my sister became parents to Joe and Theresa and traveled the world as he served in the Army. He lit my first spark of interest in nursing when he took me to the Ft. Bliss hospital for "Take your Sister-in-law to Work Day." But one of the things I hold most dear is the time in El Paso when I learned to drive (stick shift, no less) with Dan and my sister Terry (Carmen) teaching me on their little white Datsun pick-up. He was a special soul, and will be profoundly missed.
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Neal Goldberger MD
May 17, 2025
I woke up this morning and thought of Dan.I googled him and was very sad to see he recently passed away. I had the pleasure of working with Dan for 4 years at Ft Campbell and considered him a friend and role model. He was a great Army officer and chief anesthetist (he even anaesthetized me for surgery). Always reliable, professional and friendly and I learned a lot from him.... The Army way of doing things so to speak. A great guy and my condolences to Carman and relatives. I am sorry didnt reconnect sooner...
Rebecca Powers
April 5, 2025
Dear Carmen, Theresa, and Joe,
I´m so sorry to hear about Dan´s passing. He was such a kind person, and will be missed. Praying for you all. With love, Rebecca
Sue Wageman
April 4, 2025
I am sorry to hear of Dan`s passing. My condolence to the family. May he rest in peace.
Sue Wageman
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Annette Hutchinson
March 23, 2025
Dan was my big brother.
I saw him as having a servant's heart and stayed awake so others could sleep.
Our families far and wide loved him beyond words.
Dan, rest in peace after a life well lived.
Annette Hutchinson
Rochester, MN
Mary Rushing
March 22, 2025
I was very fortunate to have had Dan as a brother-in-law. Over the years he was kind and generous to me, and I am thankful for the many good memories of him that I can reflect on.
Eva Neal
March 21, 2025
Really enjoyed working with him at Maury Regional. Keeping your family in prayer.
Cindy Land
March 21, 2025
Enjoyed working with Dan at Maury. So sorry for your loss. Cindy Land, RN
Jenny Sutherland, CRNA
March 21, 2025
Dear Carmen and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Dan´s passing-I have great memories of working with Dan in Columbia for many years-he was a great anesthetist, and co-worker, and I loved his dry sense of humor. Wishing you all comfort and peace in your memories.
Jenny Sutherland
Daniel samek
March 21, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dan at Maury regional for many years prior to his retirement. He and shared a love for sci fi. We would talk often about start trek, start wars and battlestar galactica. He will def be missed.
- Daniel Samek
Spring Hill, TN
Bob Stewart
March 21, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Carmen Joe and Theresa. We will always have wonderful memories of the many years we worked with Dan. He was a fine man, and talented,and dedicated Nurse Anesthetist. With Love, Bob and Tammy Stewart
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