Nicholas (Nick) Klapperich Nicholas Klapperich, 77, of West Concord passed away early Saturday morning at St. Mary''s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Nick was born on May 11, 1934 in Austin, the son of Stephen and Christina (Mueller) Klapperich. He graduated from Adams High School in 1952 and later moved to Owatonna to work as a radio/tv technician for Vic Christopherson. Nick and Mary Jean Johnson were married at Sacred Heart Church in Owatonna on February 15, 1958. They then purchased the business from Vic and his wife. In 1973, Nick and Mary, along with children Robert, Kevin and Joan, moved to West Concord where they later purchased Wilson TV Appliance (formerly Pirkle Hall). Nick''s final career was in the maintenance department at McNeilus Steel, where he retired in 2008 after 20 years. In his years in Owatonna, Nick enjoyed playing baseball with the Owatonna Aces semi-pro team, and thoroughly enjoyed the game of golf. Nick was also proud of his service on the West Concord Fire Department as an EMT and Fire Chief. Nick was a generous and very kind man who so loved his family. He was a great fan of the Minnesota Twins and the Vikings. He was also a great cook, known for his BBQ ribs, German potato salad and frosted brownies. He enjoyed tinkering and seemed to be able to repair anything. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Mary, his three children Robert (Donna) of West Concord, Kevin (Melissa) of Zumbrota, Joan (Ryan) Ganley of Ham Lake, grandchildren Elizabeth and Benjamin Klapperich and Erin Schleusner, and his sister Isabella Morse of rural LeRoy, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Herman, Robert, and Sister Barbara Ann, and two grandchildren Angela and Mary. Visitation will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Reverend John Sauer officiating. A private family burial will be held later in the day at the Concord Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the West Concord Fire Department. Michaelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation: 05/17/2011 10:00 05/17/2011 11:00 Service: Owatonna 05/17/2011 11:00