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Thane Frederick Opfell, known as “The Gentle Giant”, at 6’7”, passed on August 9, 2019. He was a beloved teacher and administrator with the Los Angeles Unified School District, from which he retired in 2017. He is the son of Dr. John B. Opfell (1924-2018), a scientist, and Olga S. Opfell (1919-2008), a writer. He is survived by his identical twin brother, Jon G. Opfell, and his older brother, Christopher K. Opfell.

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Born

September 25th, 1957
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Passed away

August 9th, 2019
Chatsworth, California

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Method of disposition

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Final resting place

Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery

22601 Lassen Street, Los Angeles, CA 91311
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