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WILLIAM KLUTH Obituary

WILLIAM C. KLUTH VALPARAISO, IN William, age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home in Valparaiso. Born on October 6, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Earl T. and Lorraine L. (nee Heide) Kluth. He was a resident of Valparaiso for 48 years, steelworker millwright with Bethlehem Steel Co-ArcelorMittal, retiring in 2008, and US Navy Veteran. Survived by wife Margaret M. Kluth of Valparaiso IN; sons, Mark (Tiffiny) Kluth of WV, Richard Kluth of CA; grandchildren, Jacob and Adalyn; brother, Charles (Marilyn) Kluth of Dyer, IN. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Michael Kluth. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Dykes Funeral Home, 2305 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso IN with a funeral service immediately following at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Joseph Pawlowski officiating. Cremation, Calvary Crematory, Portage IN. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony Home, Hospice Franciscan Communities. Arrangements by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc. (219) 462-3125.

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Published by The Times on Feb. 20, 2016.

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May 29, 2016

Very sorry for Bill's passing.Always a good guy.I will miss him.Cousin, Eugene H. Kluth Jr.

February 25, 2016

Remembering Bill from many Suites owners rallies. Condolences to the family. Dave and Linda Webb, from SOITC

Eugene Kluth

February 24, 2016

I'm so very sorry about my cousin Bill's passing. I have alot of good memories of him when we were kids. May he rest in peace.

Ann Nevrly

February 23, 2016

So sorry to hear of my cousin Bill Kluth passing. Condolences to Marge and family.
Cousin Annie

Raymond Kluth

February 23, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest condolences to you Marge, and your family.

Frederick Kluth

February 23, 2016

Dear Kluth Family >> Very sad to hear of my cousin Bill moving on to the other side. Memories of Bill, Chuck, me and Eugene (cousins) as youngsters at Grandpa Fred place in Valparaiso(Rte. 49) trying to keep cool on
hot Summer days.

Glenn moore

February 22, 2016

I also had the pleasure of hunting with Bill and his sons ,and Dick Palmer in Idaho which I will never forget and will always be thankful to have experience. There will always be in my heart and memories they were so very good to me ! I also worked with them both which I will always treasure . May they both' Bill and Dick rest in peace ! And my condolences to the family! Godspeed boys .

scott mason

February 22, 2016

Dear Kluth family I am sadden to read of Bills passing I did not know him personaly but have worked with his brother Mike and shot many games of pool with his dad Earl and was a Copper Mugger with Earl.May God give you peace and comfort at your time of sorrow.Scott and Rose Mason.

Jerome & Bernardine Renehan

February 21, 2016

Our condolences to the Kluth Family.

Marla Woolard

February 21, 2016

I am saddened to hear of the passing of one of my favorite cousins--so many memories of the fun we had as kids during the summers in WI. Rest in peace.

Debbie Kluth

February 21, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest condolences to you Marge, and your family.

Bob Shilkett

February 20, 2016

I had the pleasure of hunting elk in the Idaho Selway Wilderness with Bill and his friend Dick Palmer in the early 1990's. We had some wonderful times. The are both now gone, but will not be forgotten.

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