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Tom Schaber, age 77 of Aitkin, formerly of Lindstrom.

Loving husband, dad, papa and brother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. 

Preceded in death by son Zachary; parents, Clifford and Dorothy. 

Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Verna; daughter  Sarah (Michael) Mallak; grandchildren Connor, Andrew, Madelyn, Nathan; siblings, Mary (Gary) Norton, Catherine (Tom) Edwards, Jerry, Dick, Delores (Gary) Thomas, Donna (Doug) Kuehnast, Irene (Jon) Gotferdson, Kenny, Bobby (Mary Ann), George, Debbie, Sandy (Guy) Kaufman; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 Tom grew up on a farm, where he would gain a hard work ethic and a love for the outdoors & animals. After high school Tom served in Vietnam and was proud to be a Marine. After returning from Vietnam he became a journeyman carpenter and built homes all over the Twin Cities. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Tom and Verna enjoyed their retirement years in Aitkin at their home on Long Lake. 

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held 11 AM Monday, February 26 with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment at St. Francis of Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Shafer.

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