Doris Jean Klosterman

Doris Jean Klosterman (née Mestemaker), born on August 10th, 1930, found everlasting peace on January 9th, 2026.

She leaves behind her children Paula Klosterman-Pritchard, Ellen (Gary) Padgett, Patrick (Rita) Klosterman, and Frank Klosterman, sibling-in-law Carol Mestemaker as well as 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many beloved extended family members and friends. She is reunited in heaven with her parents, Frank and Eleanor Mestemaker, siblings Bob (Margaret) Mestemaker, Mary (Ray) Ritzert, Kenny (Natalie) Mestemaker, Ginny (Rusty) Birkmeyer, Jerry Mestemaker, daughter Karen Wyant, and sons-in-law Roger Wyant and Jim Pritchard.

Doris was born in Coldwater, Ohio to a German Catholic family that valued faith and hard work, which became the foundation of how she lived her life. She was full of tenacity and grit raising her five children while working full time. She was also an adventurous and independent woman who traveled the globe. Doris was deeply committed to her church community where she was an active parishioner and volunteer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church for 65 years. Her volunteer work included St. Paul Luncheons, Bereavement Committee, RCIA, Vacation Bible School and the annual Holiday Bazaar. Inspired by her faith, she was involved in social justice movements and spent countless hours volunteering within her community.

Doris, or “GiGi” as her great grandchildren affectionately called her, was the matriarch of her family and she will be greatly missed. XXXOOO

Public visitation At Holy Trinity Church (272 Bainbridge St, Dayton, OH 45402) on Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 9:00 am with Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 am.  She will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Holy Trinity Church.