Richard Klunk

1925 - 2012

Richard Klunk obituary, 1925-2012, Sheboygan, WI

BORN

1925

DIED

2012

Richard Klunk Obituary

Klunk, Richard E.

Richard E. Klunk was born October, 3, 1925 and died on October 17th of congestive heart failure. He was the son of Gottlieb and Mary (Goldman) Klunk. He attended Trinity grade school, North High School and the University of Wisconsin, Sheboygan.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Air Force as a Flight Officer, navigator, Bombardier, and Radarman. He worked at Plastics Engineering Company for 39 years, as an apprentice tool and die maker, tool and die maker, foreman of the tool room for 20 years and superintendent of the Molding Division for ten years.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, serving as an elder, vice president, and working on the Endowment Fund. He especially enjoyed the adult Bible classes for many years.

In 1950 he married Lois Mueller and they celebrated their 62nd anniversary in July. They were blessed with four children: Kendra Johnson (Jeffrey), Susan Reineking (Jerry), Christine Baier (Charles), and Timothy (Christine); ten grandchildren: Spencer Johnson (Kathryn), Stacy Javorek (Christopher), Dr. Benjamin Reineking (Lisa), Andrea Reineking (Matthew Platten), Ian Reineking (Lauren Abramowski), Jennifer Zeitler (Robert), Jeremy Baier (Ashley), Sara Klunk, Danielle Klunk, and Hannah Klunk. Four great grandchildren: Jack Johnson, Melanie and Joshua Javorek, and Maxwell Zeitler. He was also survived by a sister Audrey (Victor) Keitel, sister-in-law, Judith Schuette(Kenneth), and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father in-law, Mabel and Fred Mueller, a sister and brother-in-law Arline and Thomas Justin and a brother-in-law, Wayne Steinhaus.

In retirement Richard enjoyed traveling, spending time at his cottage at Wolf Lake, working on stained glass projects in winter and his summer days were spent in his flower garden. He became a Master Gardner and especially enjoyed the classes that were part of that program. Richard always loved spending time with his family.

Richard was a faithful, strong, loving, family oriented, wise and intelligent man. Heaven has received one of the greatest people. He was someone who lived every day to the fullest and cherished everyone for exactly who they are. He made each person feel important and special, and demonstrated every day the importance of family and God. We will miss him!

A funeral service for Richard will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 917 Mead Avenue Sheboygan, with Rev. Marcus Powers, officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 12:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Lutheran Cemetery on New Jersey Avenue.

The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may by expressed at www.reinboldfh.com

We would like to thank all the medical personnel who helped take care of Richard during his illness.

Published by Sheboygan Press on Oct. 19, 2012.
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Sue & Jerry,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Jim & Rosie Webster

October 20, 2012

God had given us a wonderful friend, husband, father, grandfather, and God has taken this man back home to live with Him. In the years I worked at Plenco and Richard had not yet retired, I enjoyed our conversations. Such a kind and caring individual. He will be greatly missed. You have my sincere sympathy, and you are in my prayers.

Sue Lau

October 19, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm a good friend of Roger & Diane Reineking. They say he was a very sweet man and a kind of dad everyone wished they had. My sympathy to your family.
Mary & Kevin Ninneman

Mary Ninneman

October 19, 2012

I was a caregiver only one evening at their home,but I enjoyed the time with Lois and Richard. There is a special place with God.

Kay Schill

October 19, 2012

A wonderful and kind neighbor for over 40 years. Ron & Jan Remling

Jan Remling

October 19, 2012

We really only knew Richard through our relationship with his son, Tim, who is our brother-in-law. But, if the son is the kind of man that the father was (which I think is true), then the father must have been a special man, spouse and father. His impact on his son was noticeable and very positive. A real tribute to a father.

Harry & Mary Beth Van Groll

October 19, 2012

I first met Richard at Pastics Eng., he was a customer of mine. Only to find out in 1984 that he had a cottage on Wolf Lake when I moved out there. We were good friends thru work and later on. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met and I enjoyed talking to him whenever I saw him. I will miss him and his friendly smile.
RIP Richard

Steve Dann

October 19, 2012

My dad was an incredible man. He will be missed every moment and I appreciate everything he ever did for me.

Susan Reineking

October 19, 2012

Chris,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I remember you talking about him. You will also have special memories to keep.
Take Care
Joette Kramer

Joette Kramer

October 19, 2012

You were always someone I could look to for advice or ideas in trying times. I will miss your conversations and time spent with you. Hope God has found a nice place for you to rest. I love you, your son in law, Chuck

October 19, 2012

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