Thomas Clarence Klostermann

Thomas “Tom” Clarence Klostermann, 82, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City, Iowa, with an additional one-hour visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Coggon.

Tom was born on January 23, 1944, in Earlville, Iowa, the son of Ervin and Mildred (Nefzger) Klostermann. He was a graduate of Maquoketa Valley High School in Delhi, Iowa. Tom served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On June 20, 1970, Tom was united in marriage to Vivian Ruth Heims in Prairieburg, Iowa, and together they raised their three children.

Tom started out pushing a broom and built a long career at Alliant Energy (formerly IES Industries) as a Maintenance Foreman for over 35 years, until his retirement in 2005. He was a member of the St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Central City. Tom took pride in being active in his community, serving as Commander (and member) of the American Legion Post 362. He was also lifetime member to the VFW Post 788 and Disabled American Veterans.

Tom was a man who found his greatest happiness in the simple things in life. He cherished time spent with his family, took great pride in his farm, and had a lifelong love for tractors. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, and appreciated the peace and beauty of country living.

Tom had a deep love for the American flag and everything it represented. His love for his family, his farm, and his country were all important parts of who he was. He will be remembered for the life he lived, the things he loved, and the memories he leaves behind in the hearts of his family and friends.

Tom is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivian Klostermann; two children, Mark (Marsha) Klostermann of Coggon, and Tom (Angela) Klostermann of Anamosa, Iowa; five grandchildren, Mitchell Klostermann (Jaclyn King), Madelyn Klostermann (Davin Wickman), Spencer (Jordan) Klinge, Kohlman Klinge, and Patrick Klinge; five great-grandchildren, Avery, Emery, Rextyn, Maisyn, and Oakley; brother, James (Julia) Klostermann of Reform, Alabama; sister-in-law, Verna Klostermann of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Karen Klostermann; and brother, Don Klostermann.