James (Jim) Jerome Klopfer

James (Jim) Jerome Klopfer obituary, Oconomowoc, WI

James (Jim) Jerome Klopfer

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Wern Valley

S36W29657 Wern Way, Waukesha, WI 53189

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James (Jim) Klopfer Obituary

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James (Jim) Jerome Klopfer, aged 71, passed away on 10-9-2025. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on 9-18-1954.

Jim is survived by loving wife Marsha of 36 years, family, brother Ron, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Jim is preceded in death by parents, brother Wayne.

Jim enjoyed woodworking, hunting and beer making. We enjoyed over 20 years of retirement. His life was made complete with dogs, horses, donkeys and numerous other critters.

Heartfelt gratitude to all caretakers at Dimensions Living and St. Croix Hospice. They all became his second family.

Celebration of Life at Wern Valley, S36W29657 Wern Way, Waukesha on Saturday, October 25, 2025 1:00pm-4:00pm

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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2228 Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wern Valley

S36W29657 Wern Way, Waukesha, WI 53189

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