Thomas John Kopernik, 55, of Chisago City, Minnesota, formerly of Marion, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.
Tom was born January 14, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Henry and Rose Marie (Panek) Kopernik. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion. Tom enjoyed fishing, horses and music.
He is survived by his sister, Kathy (Blake) Mohr; brother, Michael (Kim) Kopernik; and nieces and nephews, Alyssa, Austin and Abby Mohr, and Matthew and Adam Kopernik. Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Linnea Residence Home, 28770 Old Towne Road, Chisago City, Minnesota, 55013.
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