Let Us Pause...
To Honor the Memory of
Mr. Edward E. "Eddie" Klopp
Mr. Edward E. Klopp, age 81, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on Sept. 5, 1924, in Petersburg, Kentucky, the son of Ruthford & Thelma Lyon Klopp, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a 1942, graduate of Madison High School and had resided in Jefferson County since 1938. He was inducted into the United States Navy on Jan. 12, 1943, in Indianapolis, rising to the rank of Pharmacist's Mate First Class, serving during World War II, at Great Lakes, Illinois, USNH Pensacole, Florida, USN Operating Base in Adak, Alaska; the USS Boxwood; USN Air Station Kodiak, Alaska; he was honorably discharged on January 27, 1946, at the US Naval Separation Center at Great Lakes, Illinois, receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Campai gn Medal, The Asiatic Pacific Ribbon & The Good Conduct Ribbon. He was united in marriage on November 2, 1946, in Madison, Indiana, to Lue Leming by the Rev. Gronseth, to this union arrived three daughters to bless this home. Ed was inducted into the US Navy on April 1, 1951, rising to the rank of Petty Officer First Class, during the Korean War, he was honorably discharged on April 4, 1952. Ed began along career with the Indiana Kentucky Electric Company, working as the assistant shift operator engineer, retiring in 1982, after 32 years of service. Ed was a 50 year member of the Union Lodge #2 F & AM, and was raised on Feb. 19, 1948; he was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis; a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon. Ed was a kind and generous man, who gave of himself to his many friends and family, his loving family will miss his warm and gentle smile. Edward died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 3:25 pm at the No rton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
A LOVING FAMILY
Mr. Klopp will be missed by his wife: Lue Leming Klopp of Madison, Indiana; his daughters & sons-in-law: Tanya & John Kelley of Hanover, Indiana; Tara & John Hamilton of Madison, Indiana; Ronnie & Elyse Taylor of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren: Brent & Alicia Hamilton; his brothers & sister in law: Frank L. "Dickie" Klopp of Madison, Indiana; David "Deacon" & Lois Klopp of Mantesa, California; his sisters & brothers in law: Helen "Muff" Lindsay of Georgetown, Kentucky; Jean "Hope" Henry of Warsaw, Kentucky; Mary Faith "Fadie" Seaver of Madison, Indiana; Nell Gaye "Brownie" Rippe of Madison, Indiana; Kathleen Chambers of Madison, Indiana; Elyse & & Wayne Detmer of Madison, Indiana; Judy & Shafe Boles of Vevay, Indiana; his sister in law & brother in law: Evelyn Drewry of Florida & Dwight Stoffer of Dupont, Indiana; several nieces, n ephews & other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Ruthford & Thelma Lyon Klopp; his sister: Viginia "Jenna" Bersch; his brothers in law & sisters in law: Wanda B. Klopp, Dolly Stoffer, Vincent Drewry, Sue & Nathan Mayfield; Sig Rippe, Burton Chambers, Melvin Henry & Norman Seaver.
FUNERAL CEREMONY
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 13, 2006 at 11:00 am, by Pastor Jon Pearce at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, Madison, Indiana with full military honors provided by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion.
VISITATION
Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 pm, Friday from 9 am until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana.
MASONIC SERVICES
Will be con ducted on Thursday at 7 pm by Union Lodge #2 F & AM at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Cards are available at the funeral home.