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1922
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2011
Louis Klumker Obituary
Louis was born on November 23, 1922 in Toponas, Colo. the son of William and Grace C. (Bruce) Klumker. He passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at his residence at the age of 88.
In 1966, Louis began Bobcat Excavation where he was the owner and operator for 48 years. He was well known to his friends and community as "Mr. Bobcat." Louis was a member of the Steamboat Springs V.F.W., Labor Union, Teamsters, and the Ute Mountain American Legion Post #75. A hard worker at heart, Louis never turned down a job. Wanting to try everything once, Louis had a very adventurous spirit. He valued friendships and his family immensely; Louis didn't know a stranger and shared his time and affection freely.
Surviving Louis are his children, Steven Louis Klumker and wife, Cynthia of Mancos, Colo. Stormy Allen Klumker of Dolores, Colo. and Cindy Green and husband, Frank of Cortez; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and by his brother-in-law, Vaughn Fairbanks and wife, Shirley of Cortez. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; and by his wives, Dolores (Fairbanks) Klumker and Ella M. (Rowlands) Klumker; and by his siblings, Raymond, Aldis and Bill Klumker, and Peggy Fowler.
Memorial contributions may be made in Louis' name to Hospice of Montezuma, P.O. Box 740 Cortez, Colo. 81321, or to the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center to aid the Patient Assistance Fund, c/o Scottsdale Health Care Foundation, 1001 N. 92 Street Suite 121, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85258.
Arrangements are be made through Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to share a memory or condolence, please log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louis Klumker
Samuel Badilla
April 19, 2011
Lou always made work as easy as he could for many............He was Wonderful...
Chad Taylor
April 19, 2011
"Fat Papa, I hope to be just half the man you were. You taught me so much about life and living. I cherish being able to be here for you this past year you will be missed so much but as you said All is good. Love you, Rest in Peace Grandpa. Chad
April 19, 2011
My "Fat Papa" you taught me so much about life and living I can only hope to be half the man you were. I cherish the past year we had together and am so thankful I could be there for you. Your loving grandson, Chad
April 18, 2011
Cindy
Since I met you and your family when we started the Fifth Grade at Crane School in 1960 we have been good friends! Your Dad was always one of the nicest men I have ever met. He was very caring and a very hard worker.
It's so hard to watch your parents' grow older and then pass away. We can find some comfort in knowing that they are in a very peaceful and loving place! I want you to know that You, Steve, Stormy and your family are in my thought and prayers.
Love,
Jennifer Hooper
April 18, 2011
Steve and Cindy and all the Klumber family,
I am so sorry to read of your dad / grandpa passing on. May God bless you and your families and fill you with his peace. Cathey Ferguson (Bernard)
Ronnie McKay
April 16, 2011
Louis Klumker was a good man! Sure going to be missed!
Ronnie & LaHonda McKay
Tommy Klumker
April 16, 2011
Rest in peace Uncle Louis.
Jacob Martinez
April 16, 2011
My condolences to all the Klumker Family. Louis was a great man and a good friend. He will be missed dearly.
April 16, 2011
My most sincere condolences to all of you!
Greg Givens
April 16, 2011
Steve, Cynthia, Stormy and family, So sad to hear that your dad has gone on to operate his Bobcat in Heaven. I loved your dad sooo much. He was an amazing, sweet, adorable man. I loved the relationship that he had with everyone he loved. Steve you are a true spitting image of your dad. My heart is heavy for you guys. It is hard to lose a parent and loved one. We will always have fond memories. Love you guys sooo much. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Janet Wolf
Colleen Langewisch
April 16, 2011
Steve, Stormy, Cindy and Families:
I'm so sorry to learn of your dad's passing.
Losing a parent is without a doubt one of our most difficult trials in life. My deepest sympathy to you all.
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