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May 8, 1940 - Nov 30, 2025 (Age 85)
Worked with Jon for a number of years in Armour....He was a great boss and friend...our deepest sympathy to you Mary and your family. He will be greatly missed. He was a man of God.
Joann C Poelstra
December 09, 2025 | Armour, SD | Coworker
Thank you for your Military Service in the Army Ken.
T. D.
December 08, 2025 | Omaha, NE
I consider myself fortunate and privileged to have known and worked with Jon. I told all that when we purchased the bank in Tripp, the most valuable asset we acquired was Jon. Knowledgeable, wise and above all, a true gentleman.
Paul Lewis
December 07, 2025 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
My deepest condolences may God be with you during this difficult time
Tina Bueber
December 06, 2025 | Tripp, SD
My deepest sympathy Mary & family!!! God blessed us when He gave you & Jon & family to us as neighbors.
May perpetual light shine on Jon and God comfort you and your family at this very difficult time!!! My prayers will be with you all!!!
Karon Kocer
December 03, 2025 | Yankton, SD | Neighbor
Deepest sympathy to you Mary and for your family. He was a good boss to me and very kind to all who knew him.
Becky Friman
December 03, 2025 | Work
Mary Catherine, I am so sorry to read of your husband's passing, but the knowledge of his NEW home is comforting. You are a precious woman of God and I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that I am praying for you and your family at this time.
Nancy Gross
December 03, 2025 | Sioux Falls, SD | Friend
I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Uncle Jon was a wonderful, warm, loving person and I will always be thankful for the time we were able to spend together. Will be keeping him in our prayers.
Michael Dignam
December 03, 2025 | Houston, TX | Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Jon was such a strong, kind, loving man. It was a pleasure to know him.
The Dignam Family
Lisa Dignam
December 03, 2025 | Fort Myers, FL
Kenneth Jon Klatt stepped into eternity with Jesus Christ his Savior from the VA Hospice Cottages on November 30, 2025, at the age of 85. Born May 8, 1940, in Mitchell, SD, he was the son of Kenneth Klatt and Evalyn (Gardeman) Klatt.
Jon was a dedicated husband, Dad, and Pepe`. He will be remembered for his gentle, loving heart.Jon graduated from Tripp High School, Class of 1958, and went on to graduate from Northern State College in 1962. He served in the Army from 1962 thru 1964. He began his banking career in 1965 in Minneapolis, MN, then on to Englewood Bank in Englewood, Fla. In 1979 he returned to Tripp, SD, to follow in his father’s footsteps as president of Dakota State Bank, which in later years became First State Bank. He retired after 38 years in banking in 2003.
Jon was a passionate outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing, and in his younger years loved spending time off-road motorcycle riding.He cherished spending time with his children and his beloved wife. They enjoyed the Black Hills, Florida, and many other excursions as a family.Pepe`’s greatest joy was investing love and time into his grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Mary Catherine (Dignam) Klatt; his children, Timothy J. Kelly (Claris), Rapid City, SD; Kenneth J. Klatt Jr., Thomasville, GA; Sarah Catherine Kramer (Daniel), Sioux Falls, SD; William Ryan Klatt, Sioux Falls, SD; daughter-in-law Olga V. Klatt, Sioux Falls, SD; his grandchildren, Ty Kelly, Bend, OR; Brianna (Austin) Kilene, Berthold, ND; Joseph (Jessi) Kelly, Sioux Falls, SD; Peter Klatt, Sioux Falls, SD; Hannah (Lucas) Steever, Sioux Falls, SD; Nathan (Meghan) Kramer, Sioux Falls, SD; Mary Kate Kramer, Sioux Falls, SD; Grace Kramer, Sioux Falls, SD; his great-grandchildren, Eliora, Lianna, Elle, Ezra, Thea, Claire, Daniel, and Nora; his brother, L. Rand (Bonita) Klatt, Sioux Falls, SD; and sister, Jill (Ed) Lyons, Green Valley, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Central Church in the Oakwood Chapel. Family will be available for visiting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be served. Burial services will be at 1 p.m. at the SD Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alpha Center or the Children’s Home Society here in Sioux Falls.
Alpha Center donations can be mailed to ~ 3405 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Children’s Home Society donations can be mailed to ~ 801 N Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
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