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Klotz, Rick D., passed away, Sunday, October 12, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Klotz (nee Eberius); dear father of Craig Klotz and Steve (Jessica) Klotz; loving grandfather of Gavin Shoemaker; our dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Rick was born and raised in Belleville, Illinois. He met and married his wife Barbara more than 50 years ago, they shared their lives together thereafter at their home in Manchester, MO. He was an avid sports fan and supporter of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He worked for nearly 50 years in the electrical supply industry before retiring in 2018. His proudest accomplishment was being a father to his two sons. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Services: Memorial service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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Les Novak
Yesterday
Worked with Rick for over 20 years at Glasco Electric and he was the consummate professional. He always took care of his customers to the fullest. We started in the quotation department and graduated to outside sales. He was always willing to help with any problem or question anyone had. I went to him for advice numerous times and he always gave me the right direction. If I was a customer I would want Rick as my salesman.
My condolements to his family. I know he loved the boys very much.
May you rest in peace.
Carol Hartzell Hackett and now Carol Bassett
Yesterday
Klotz family,
So, so very sorry for the loss of your Patriarch! I worked at Glasco Electric from 1973 to 1979! Rick was always the ultimate professional and the kindest of kind human in the Electrical Industry and that is not always an easy feat! I loved how he loved his Cubbies even though i couldn't understand it when the Cardinals are in St. Louis and Glasco was on Jefferson Street! Great rivalry and always so fun! Some people just have a knack on teaching and leadership and that was Rick! May your great memories bring you through this very difficult time!
Mike Fogarty
October 19, 2025
Worked with Rick for decades. Nobody finer than Rick - hard worker but man of great innktegrity most importantly.
Brian Lucido
October 17, 2025
Rick was are salesman at Schaeffer Electric when he worked at Rexel and French Gerlemann Supply. Rick was very through and did a great job for us. Prayers for the Klotz Family.
Mark Olliges
October 16, 2025
To the Klotz family I too had the pleasure of working with Rick at glasco electric. Always smiling and just a great man. My prayers will be many. GOD bless him and his family. Mark
john magee
October 15, 2025
Craig and Steve ,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please note your father was a great influence on me and still is. I had the pleasure of being his inside sales rep at Glasco. His hard work and dedication to his customers made me be better. I was afraid that Rick would correct me if I did not do it his way. He took the time to tell me the right way, and then when I graduated to outside sales. He was there to help me grow in the business. His long hours and daily routine I still follow some 40 years later.
Your family is in my prayers
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