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John Kleppinger Obituary

John L. Kleppinger, 77, of Schnecksville, died April 8, 2022 in St. Luke's Allentown Campus. He was the husband of Barbara (Knerr) Kleppinger. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Lewis and Julia Alice (Klopfenstein) Kleppinger. He worked for EC Machin, Lafarge Corporation, and later was the founder and owner of Blue Mountain Pigment for the last 28 years. He was an accomplished musician, playing the piano and organ. John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara; daughters, Jill Kleppinger and Susan wife of Jeremy Schilling; grandchildren, Lucy and Emma Schilling and Blake Zicker; nieces, Pam and Angie Fenstermaker. He was predeceased by a daughter, Faith E. Kleppinger. A celebration of life for Faith and John will be held at a future date. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 10, 2022.

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Mike Wambold

April 4, 2024

To the Kleppinger family id just like to say that time has not helped me with the loss of a very good friend i come to work everyday and so many things remind me of the last of the true gentlemen John is so very missed and has a very special place in my hart and mind I feel very privileged to be able to call him my friend

Michael R Wambold

February 14, 2023

Missing John every day he was a good person and helped me in many ways as we worked in the same building he gave his advice and care to people who earned it i feel very privilege to have had a special close relationship with John you are very missed my friend the piano / lunch/ morning coffee/ talk/ help/ trust/ love

Mike

Jean & Russ D´Aversa

April 22, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of John. Although we have not seen him for years, we remember fun times with him, especially at neighborhood picnics. Our sympathies to his family.

Joanne D Conjour

April 12, 2022

Barbara, My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family at this sad time.

Marc vanic , vanic company

April 12, 2022

John was a buisness associate , friend and all around great guy .. he will be missed , god bless

RONALD L LICHTENWALNER

April 12, 2022

Thoughts and prayers to all of John´s family. Was great being a friend to him over the years through work and visiting with him. RIP John

Karyl (Randall) Pullen

April 11, 2022

Barbara and family, I am So sorry to hear of Johnny´s passing. Johnny and I lived in the same neighborhood and were best buds from age 2. I have so many wonderful memories of us, building his little house (I think I have that picture) , fishing, playing basketball and sitting in his garage listening to Ray Charles and just talking. Barbara, my please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael & Karen Wambold

April 11, 2022

so very sorry for your loss John was a very good friend and person to me I will deeply miss morning coffee and Friday mini lunches at the shop and playing harmonica with him on the upright also the world of knowledge and life lessons he has shared with me rest in peace my trusted friend you will be missed deeply love to the family and friend

Harhart´s Service Station

April 11, 2022

Prayers and condolences to John´s family
He was a good man, and a good friend.

Steven Stetzler

April 10, 2022

To the family and friends of John, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a good person. John was my boss when I was just a kid at Centurion Colorbond. Afterwards I went to school for restaurant management and now own my own restaurant and have brought a pie or two to John throughout the past few years and actually thought about doing so a couple months ago and now of course deeply regret not doing so. He always had good words of praise for me and I gratefully respected him. Once again I´m very sorry for your loss.
Steve Stetzler

Jayne Snyder

April 10, 2022

Sending prayers and condolences on the passing of John.

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