Thomas Henry Yahnke peacefully went to heaven from his home in Allen, TX, the morning of December 10, 2022. Tom was born on September 1, 1943 in Mankato, MN, to Irwin and Evelyn Yahnke, where he grew up working on the family farm. He attended Mankato State University and graduated from Swedish Hospital School of Radiology before working for the Mayo Clinic. He also served as a volunteer fireman.
Tom married his wife, Sonja Kline, on October 16, 1965, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. They have a daughter, Tamara, and a son Scott.
Tom and Sonja were active members of St Jude Catholic Church, where Tom used his skill at woodworking on a number of projects throughout the church. He was instrumental in developing the original chapter of the Knights of Columbus, and started a number of currently ongoing Knights events. He was also a charter member of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly at St Jude.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 19, 2022, at St Jude Catholic Church.
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