Died on Sunday, June 30th, 2019.
Tom was born August 19, 1937 to Albert and Edith Classen in Glencoe, MN. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria; daughter, Becky (Kip) Reinarz; grandchildren, Heather Classen (Adam Schaab), Courtney (Drew) Morris, and Kyle Fink; sister, Sue (Dan) Stavrum; great grandchildren, Paisley and Sawyer Morris. Tom’s in-laws are Ordean (Ella) Swain & Pat (Harlan) Redfield. Tom’s nieces and nephews are Carrie Tummel, Cathy Stavrum, Cindy (Adam) Smith, Erik Swain, Eronn Swain, Brad (Julie) Redfield & Sherry (Rich) Jacobson. Tom’s step grandchildren are, Garrett (Megan) Reinarz and their children, Wyatt and Kenna and Jordan Rist. Tom taught chemistry at Simley High School for 25 years. He was a Boy Scout leader, loved to do woodworking and gardening. He could design and build anything out of wood. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held 7 PM Monday, July 8th, at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 6-7 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to MN Conservation Volunteers, PO Box 325, Congers, NY 10920-0325.