Paul R. Klotz, 86, residing in Nappanee, Indiana passed away at 12:36 PM Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on May 26, 1926 in Nappanee, Indiana to Harold and Iva (Mikel) Klotz and has remained a lifelong resident of Nappanee. On January 11, 1949 in Nappanee, he was united in marriage to M. June (Lemler) Klotz, who survives. Paul and June celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary this past January. Paul is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and modeled his faith in God to his family and friends. He loved to farm and spent many years farming their land south of Nappanee. For 25 years, he worked at Excel Corporation, Elkhart and for 10 years at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. Paul attended First Church of God in Nappanee, where he served in leadership for many years.
Paul enjoyed playing and coaching church softball, fishing, and camping. He was an avid sports fan and a member of the Fox Hunters Club. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed telling stories, and reminiscing about childhood memories. Most importantly, Paul loved his family and cherished the times with his grandchildren. The family has been truly blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, M. June Klotz; daughters, Diane (Larry) Cale of Nappanee, Carol (Gary) Kinsey of Logansport, Elaine (Greg) Crump of South Bend, Janet (Tom) Shaver of Logansport, Pam (Chad) Roe of St. Marys GA; sons, Steve (Cherri) Klotz of Wakarusa, Jim (Donna) Klotz of Nappanee, and Jerry (Pam) Klotz of Nappanee.
Thirteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Donna (Scott) Bryant, Jeff (Carrie) Cale, Michael (Cristina) Klotz, Kelly (Adam) Ottinger, Drew Shaver, Danielle (Nata) Fontan, Mike Crump, Stacy Klotz, Hayden Klotz, Trevor Klotz, Riley Roe, Hannah Klotz, Evan Roe, Stephanie (Jerry) Cripe, Kevin Kinsey, Bob (Autumn) Kinsey, Beth Kinsey; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Harold) Berkey of Goshen; sister, Mary Lou Dougherty of Nappanee; sister-in-law, Eileen Niehaus of Warsaw; brother-in-laws, Richard Lemler, Chester (JoAnna) Lemler, and Lowell "Butch" (Nancy) Lemler all of Tippecanoe, IN.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Iva Klotz; sister, Thelma Klotz; brother, Carl Klotz; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Dorothy) Klotz, Jr., and brother-in-law, Paul Dougherty.
A celebration of Paul's life will take place at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the First Church of God – 72036 C.R. 7 Nappanee, IN 46550. Pastor Sam Bennett will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Nappanee or Kosciusko County Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
Paul was born on May 26, 1926 in Nappanee, Indiana to Harold and Iva (Mikel) Klotz and has remained a lifelong resident of Nappanee. On January 11, 1949 in Nappanee, he was united in marriage to M. June (Lemler) Klotz, who survives. Paul and June celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary this past January. Paul is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and modeled his faith in God to his family and friends. He loved to farm and spent many years farming their land south of Nappanee. For 25 years, he worked at Excel Corporation, Elkhart and for 10 years at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. Paul attended First Church of God in Nappanee, where he served in leadership for many years.
Paul enjoyed playing and coaching church softball, fishing, and camping. He was an avid sports fan and a member of the Fox Hunters Club. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed telling stories, and reminiscing about childhood memories. Most importantly, Paul loved his family and cherished the times with his grandchildren. The family has been truly blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, M. June Klotz; daughters, Diane (Larry) Cale of Nappanee, Carol (Gary) Kinsey of Logansport, Elaine (Greg) Crump of South Bend, Janet (Tom) Shaver of Logansport, Pam (Chad) Roe of St. Marys GA; sons, Steve (Cherri) Klotz of Wakarusa, Jim (Donna) Klotz of Nappanee, and Jerry (Pam) Klotz of Nappanee.
Thirteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Donna (Scott) Bryant, Jeff (Carrie) Cale, Michael (Cristina) Klotz, Kelly (Adam) Ottinger, Drew Shaver, Danielle (Nata) Fontan, Mike Crump, Stacy Klotz, Hayden Klotz, Trevor Klotz, Riley Roe, Hannah Klotz, Evan Roe, Stephanie (Jerry) Cripe, Kevin Kinsey, Bob (Autumn) Kinsey, Beth Kinsey; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Harold) Berkey of Goshen; sister, Mary Lou Dougherty of Nappanee; sister-in-law, Eileen Niehaus of Warsaw; brother-in-laws, Richard Lemler, Chester (JoAnna) Lemler, and Lowell "Butch" (Nancy) Lemler all of Tippecanoe, IN.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Iva Klotz; sister, Thelma Klotz; brother, Carl Klotz; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Dorothy) Klotz, Jr., and brother-in-law, Paul Dougherty.
A celebration of Paul's life will take place at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the First Church of God – 72036 C.R. 7 Nappanee, IN 46550. Pastor Sam Bennett will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Nappanee or Kosciusko County Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
Paul R. Klotz, 86, residing in Nappanee, Indiana passed away at 12:36 PM Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on May 26, 1926 in Nappanee, Indiana to Harold and Iva (Mikel) Klotz and has remained a lifelong resident of Nappanee. On January 11, 1949 in Nappanee, he was united in marriage to M. June (Lemler) Klotz, who survives. Paul and June celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary this past January. Paul is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and modeled his faith in God to his family and friends. He loved to farm and spent many years farming their land south of Nappanee. For 25 years, he worked at Excel Corporation, Elkhart and for 10 years at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. Paul attended First Church of God in Nappanee, where he served in leadership for many years.
Paul enjoyed playing and coaching church softball, fishing, and camping. He was an avid sports fan and a member of the Fox Hunters Club. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed telling stories, and reminiscing about childhood memories. Most importantly, Paul loved his family and cherished the times with his grandchildren. The family has been truly blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, M. June Klotz; daughters, Diane (Larry) Cale of Nappanee, Carol (Gary) Kinsey of Logansport, Elaine (Greg) Crump of South Bend, Janet (Tom) Shaver of Logansport, Pam (Chad) Roe of St. Marys GA; sons, Steve (Cherri) Klotz of Wakarusa, Jim (Donna) Klotz of Nappanee, and Jerry (Pam) Klotz of Nappanee.
Thirteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Donna (Scott) Bryant, Jeff (Carrie) Cale, Michael (Cristina) Klotz, Kelly (Adam) Ottinger, Drew Shaver, Danielle (Nata) Fontan, Mike Crump, Stacy Klotz, Hayden Klotz, Trevor Klotz, Riley Roe, Hannah Klotz, Evan Roe, Stephanie (Jerry) Cripe, Kevin Kinsey, Bob (Autumn) Kinsey, Beth Kinsey; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Harold) Berkey of Goshen; sister, Mary Lou Dougherty of Nappanee; sister-in-law, Eileen Niehaus of Warsaw; brother-in-laws, Richard Lemler, Chester (JoAnna) Lemler, and Lowell "Butch" (Nancy) Lemler all of Tippecanoe, IN.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Iva Klotz; sister, Thelma Klotz; brother, Carl Klotz; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Dorothy) Klotz, Jr., and brother-in-law, Paul Dougherty.
A celebration of Paul's life will take place at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the First Church of God – 72036 C.R. 7 Nappanee, IN 46550. Pastor Sam Bennett will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Nappanee or Kosciusko County Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
Paul was born on May 26, 1926 in Nappanee, Indiana to Harold and Iva (Mikel) Klotz and has remained a lifelong resident of Nappanee. On January 11, 1949 in Nappanee, he was united in marriage to M. June (Lemler) Klotz, who survives. Paul and June celebrated their 63rd Wedding Anniversary this past January. Paul is a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and modeled his faith in God to his family and friends. He loved to farm and spent many years farming their land south of Nappanee. For 25 years, he worked at Excel Corporation, Elkhart and for 10 years at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. Paul attended First Church of God in Nappanee, where he served in leadership for many years.
Paul enjoyed playing and coaching church softball, fishing, and camping. He was an avid sports fan and a member of the Fox Hunters Club. Paul had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed telling stories, and reminiscing about childhood memories. Most importantly, Paul loved his family and cherished the times with his grandchildren. The family has been truly blessed with many wonderful friends and neighbors.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, M. June Klotz; daughters, Diane (Larry) Cale of Nappanee, Carol (Gary) Kinsey of Logansport, Elaine (Greg) Crump of South Bend, Janet (Tom) Shaver of Logansport, Pam (Chad) Roe of St. Marys GA; sons, Steve (Cherri) Klotz of Wakarusa, Jim (Donna) Klotz of Nappanee, and Jerry (Pam) Klotz of Nappanee.
Thirteen grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, Donna (Scott) Bryant, Jeff (Carrie) Cale, Michael (Cristina) Klotz, Kelly (Adam) Ottinger, Drew Shaver, Danielle (Nata) Fontan, Mike Crump, Stacy Klotz, Hayden Klotz, Trevor Klotz, Riley Roe, Hannah Klotz, Evan Roe, Stephanie (Jerry) Cripe, Kevin Kinsey, Bob (Autumn) Kinsey, Beth Kinsey; five great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Harold) Berkey of Goshen; sister, Mary Lou Dougherty of Nappanee; sister-in-law, Eileen Niehaus of Warsaw; brother-in-laws, Richard Lemler, Chester (JoAnna) Lemler, and Lowell "Butch" (Nancy) Lemler all of Tippecanoe, IN.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Iva Klotz; sister, Thelma Klotz; brother, Carl Klotz; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Dorothy) Klotz, Jr., and brother-in-law, Paul Dougherty.
A celebration of Paul's life will take place at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the First Church of God – 72036 C.R. 7 Nappanee, IN 46550. Pastor Sam Bennett will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of God, Nappanee or Kosciusko County Hospice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
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