Eric L. Kloter

Eric L. Kloter, 78, of Ellington, beloved husband of 56 years to Sharon (Luginbuhl) Kloter, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after a long illness. He was born on April 9, 1946, in Vernon, son of the late Emmanuel and Helen (Hoffman) Kloter. Eric grew up in Vernon and was a graduate of Rockville High School, Class of 1964. In October 1966, he was drafted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country as a medic before his honorable discharge in October 1968. Eric was the retired third generation President and Owner of Swiss Cleaners & Uniform Services. He loved his community and served for many years as a board member of Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT, ECHN, Dry Cleaning & Laundry Institute, International Fabricare Institute and the former Rockville Bank. Eric was a founding volunteer at Midwest Food Bank of New England. He was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Church and openly shared his faith with those around him. Some of his favorite things included traveling, spending time with family and friends and woodworking. He made new friends wherever he went. His joy for life and faithful example have been an inspiration to many. In addition to his wife, Eric is survived by his four children, Jennifer Kloter, Mark Kloter, Bruce Kloter and his wife Karyn, and Jessica Mattson and her husband Tim, all of Ellington; his eight grandchildren, Scott Kloter and his wife Laura, Melissa Schlechtweg and her husband Andrew, Benjamin Kloter, Owen Kloter, Luke Kloter, Clara Mattson and her fiancé Matthew Togher, Emma Kloter, and Eve Mattson; his three great-grandchildren; his three siblings, Keith Kloter and his wife Mary, Kay Luginbuhl and her husband Kenneth, and Carole Bahler and her husband Dan, all of Ellington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 4-8 p.m. at the Longview Fellowship Center, 34 Middle Butcher Road, Ellington. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church of Ellington, 34 Middle Butcher Road, Ellington, with burial following in Ellington Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midwest Food Bank of New England, 440 Adams St., Manchester, CT 06042. To leave an online message of condolence for his family, or to listen to his funeral service online, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eric, please visit our floral store.