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Charles Kloppenberg Obituary
Charles A.
Kloppenburg
SPRINGFIELD - Charles A. Kloppenburg, 92, of Springfield, died at 10:38 am, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at St. John's Hospital. He was born February 16, 1919 in Springfield, to August and Mary Bansbach Kloppenburg. He married Elizabeth A. Carriger on October 10, 1944 and she preceded him in death on April 17, 1975.
His parents; one infant son, Joseph, one infant brother, Edward and two brothers Lawrence and Harold also preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Delores (Art) Lawson of Springfield and Kathleen Stapleton of Athens: one son, John "Jack" (Patricia) Kloppenburg of Ashland; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Burke of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charles was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church; New Berlin Knights of Columbus Council #4372 and New Berlin American Legion.
He lived in the Springfield area all his life and was a retired farmer.
Visitation: 9-10 am, Thursday, September 1, 2011 at St. Joseph's Church
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Thursday, September 1, 2011 at St. Joseph's Church with Monsignor Thomas Holinga officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church or School.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bob Lynn
September 2, 2011
Your Dad was a terrific man. I met him 8 years ago when I moved in across the street from him. He always had time to talk and always had a good story to tell me. I will miss him! May God bless you and may your memories of your Dad and your faith in God help ease your pain.
Frank Grabski
September 1, 2011
Delores, sorry to hear of your father's death. I hadn't realized that your mother had died the same year as my mother. I know that you miss them both. Hope that all is well with you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Bob & Mary Jo Morlee
September 1, 2011
Delores, Kathy & Jack: Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you. He is at peace now with his love ones.
CATHERINE (HERMES) CANFIELD
August 31, 2011
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES. REMEMBER THE ONES WE LOVE ARE NEVER TRULY GONE, THEY LIVE WITHIN OUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS.
Betty Family
August 31, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of this. Mr. Kloppenberg was a great person and neighbor! We will praying for your family!
August 31, 2011
Delores, Jack and Kathy we are so sorry that we are not able to make it to the funeral. You know that your Dad will always hold a place in our hearts and we have many special memories of him.
Pete and Jackie Scheck and family
Bonnie Coker Ross
August 31, 2011
Delores, Kathy, and Jack - I'm sorry to see that you have lost your dad. I have a lot great memories at the New Berlin reunions. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Lawson-Glass
August 31, 2011
Dee, your dad was a very special man. He loved his family with his whole heart. I will never forget how he helped me many years ago. I only hope he knows how much I appreciated the help then and now! If you need any help please let me know. Love,
Carolyn Lawson-Glass
August 31, 2011
Dee, your dad was one very special man, he loved his family with all his heart. I will never forget how he helped me many years ago. I only hope he knows how much I appreciated that help! May he rest in peace now. Love,
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