Daniel Merrill Klopp

Daniel Merrill Klopp obituary, Pleasant Valley, IA

Daniel Merrill Klopp

Daniel Klopp Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 27, 2022.
Daniel Merrill Klopp, formerly of Pleasant Valley, IA, passed away on August 11, 2022 in Cajamarca, Peru, after a lengthy illness. A graveside burial service was held in Cajamarca, Peru on August 13, 2022. He was born on February 20, 1976 in Peoria, Illinois. .

He is survived by his former wife, Narelle and children Emmanuel and Eva, father Calvin Klopp, sisters:Diana (Jeff Fassett) and Jana (David Bennett) and niece, Cora Bennett. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Ann, a brother, Joel, and a sister Kristin.

Daniel was a 1994 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and enjoyed participating in a number of extra-curricular activities. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Daniel leaves a continuing legacy in the community of Las Lomas, Peru, which is a small community on the outskirts of Lima. He was a founder of a Christian pre-school there 10 years ago, Voices for Peru School, which is currently serving 45 children. He also founded a non-profit, Truth In Christ Ministries, in year 2000, which has had a continuous Christ centered outreach to children, youth, and adults in Las Lomas since 2008. A celebration of Daniel's life is scheduled for October 1, 2022 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, Iowa. Family members will be present for a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 11:00 AM and a lunch will follow. Memorial funds received will be directed to an education fund for Daniel's children.

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Jess Finke

February 2, 2024

Working with him at JC Penney's in Davenport. Wish we could have seen each other one last time.

Brandon Cavin

November 10, 2022

Remembering a wonderful, kind, and amazing person and friend to all. Dan, you made a difference and were such a blessing in so many lives you will never be forgotten and will live on in our hearts, thoughts, and memories.

Hetty Wolters

September 27, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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