Jack Klapthor

Jack Klapthor “Wonderful father & Grandfather” Jack Klapthor, 83, of Millcreek, passed away unexpectedly at home. Born in Erie September 3, 1924, he was a son of the late Jacob and Julia Olosky Klapthor. He was a sergeant in the Army, serving in Europe during WWII and had worked at General Electric Co. for 13 years. He later became a building engineer at G.T.E. Data Services, retiring in 1986 after 23 years. Jack was a long time volunteer for Gifts For Kids, loved hunting and fishing, was a member and on the board of directors of the Sons of Lake Erie, and was also a member of the Siebenbuerger and Zukor Clubs. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Klapthor and a sister, Virginia Fox.. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Yolanda A. Clemente Klapthor; a daughter, Julie Nesterick, husband Mike, of Erie, a son, Jack Klapthor, wife Kathy, of Erie; three grandchildren, Jason Nesterick, and Anne and Jake Klapthor; and his sister, Florence Ward, of Erie. Calling at Brugger Home for Funerals, West 38th at Greengarden, Wednesday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services there Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. David Fugate, pastor of Perkins Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Sons of Lake Erie, or the American Legion, Post #773. Condolences to: www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits