Thomas M. Klosterman, 31

Thomas M. Klosterman, 31, of Elkhorn died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn.

A memorial Mass was held Monday, Nov. 29, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont.

Thomas Michael Klosterman was born May 8, 1979, in Omaha to John B. and Kathleen A. (Barelman) Klosterman.

He grew up in Arlington where he attended school, and graduated from Arlington High School in 1997.

As a young boy, he enjoyed playing Nintendo, collecting baseball cards, hats, and pocketknives. He loved to go camping and fishing, and was a big wrestling fan.

Later in life, he took pleasure in reading, both in Braille and Talking Books. In 1994, he was granted a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was made an honorary Marine; was given a key to the city of Omaha; and was named a National Guard Young Hero. He was a person who was always concerned about others, and not himself.

He is survived by his parents, John and Kathy Klosterman of Arlington; brother, Nick Klosterman of Arlington; one nephew; grandmothers, Frances Klosterman of Ralston and Janice Barelman of Wakefield; aunts and uncles, Mary and Gary Rath, Ann and Gary Anderson, Cathy and Dave Spicka, Bernie and Karen Klosterman, Rick Barelman, and Ward Barelman; cousins; great-aunts and great-uncles; and a multitude of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Otto Klosterman and Eldon Barelman; uncles, Eddie Klosterman, Jerry Barelman, and Alan Barelman; and aunt, Jean Barelman.

Reichmuth Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

#2 Printed in the November 6, 2010 Omaha World Herald

Klosterman, Thomas M.

Age 31 - Nov 23, 2010

Arlington, NE. Survived by parents, John and Kathy Klosterman; brother Nick and nephew Jonathon Klosterman, all of Arlington; grandmothers, Frances Klosterman, Ralston, Janice Barelman, Wakefield, NE; aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.

MEMORIAL MASS Monday 10:30 am St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Fremont. Family will greet friends one hour before Mass at Church. GATHERING with the family at the Funeral Home Sunday 5-7 pm, with Wake Service at 7pm. Private inurnment at a later date. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Make A Wish Foundation.

REICHMUTH FUNERAL HOME 21901 West Maple 289-2222

~~~ Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~