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Thomas "Tom" Temple

1963 - 2025

Thomas "Tom" Temple obituary, 1963-2025

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Shakopee, Minnesota

Thomas Temple Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Temple

November 6, 1963 - December 20, 2025

Age 62, of Shakopee, MN. Survived by wife, Shari; sons, Ryan (Leah), and Loren (Hailey); grandchildren, Silas and Magnolia, and Landon and Zoey; brother and sisters, David, Sandra (Robert) Vitense, and Vicki (David) Burritt; mother-in-law, Karen Dieckman; brother-in-law, Tim Dieckman; sisters-in-law, Krista (John) DeWitt, and Staci Paschke; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews; also survived by his beloved dogs, Rika and Fedor. Preceded by parents, Elsworth and Rosemary; father-in-law, Darrell Dieckman. Visitation Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at McNearney-Schmidt, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee; additional visitation Saturday, January 17th, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Memorial Service at 11 a.m. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com.

McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation

1220 3rd Ave. East, Shakopee, MN

(952)445-2755
Published by Madison.com on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Jan

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McNearney - Schmidt Funeral and Cremation

1220 3rd Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

Jan

17

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McNearney - Schmidt Funeral and Cremation

1220 3rd Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

Jan

17

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

McNearney - Schmidt Funeral and Cremation

1220 3rd Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

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1220 3rd Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379

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