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Thomas Kline
THOMAS MICHAEL KLINE
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Michael Kline, 61, of Cedar Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2022. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Papich-Kuba Funeral Home East, 1228 Second St. SE, with Celebrant Dawn Stephens officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Thomas is survived by ex-wife, Phyllis Lewis, and their son, Michael (Haley) Kline;
ex-wife, Debbie White, and their children, Josiah (Amber Dirks) Kline, Jacob Kline, Hannah (Calvin) Vernon and Gabriel (Breanne Kula) Kline; three siblings, Donald Kline, Debbie (Bryan) Oats and Bradley (Connie Peterson) Kline; six grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Thomas was born Jan. 25, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Eugene and Jean (Jacobi) Kline. He attended Linn-Mar High School, participating in wrestling, football and basketball.
Tom had been employed as a master electrician with the city of Cedar Rapids. He loved having fun with friends, playing poker, working on vehicles and listening to classic rock. Tom enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing and Harley Davidson motorcycles.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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