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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Gerald Klopp
Gerald
Klopp
May 1, 1933 — Apr 16, 2016
Gerald Klopp's Obituary
Gerald " Jerry" Klopp 82 of Rochester passed away at IU Health Arnett, in Lafayette on
Saturday April 16
, 2016.
On May 1 , 1933 in Chicago, Gerald Roy Klopp was born. He was a treasured son of William and Helen Blessing Klopp. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Sharon and a brother Bill.
In Chicago on January 5 , 1952 Jerry married the love of his life Alverna Ulrich Klopp. Over the years they became best friends and shared more than 60 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A truck driving professional, Jerry drove for Carolina Freight, day trips around the Chicago - Gary area. He was a loyal member for the Teamsters Local # 705. Jerry was a 45 year member of the Azure Lodge #1153 out of Western Springs, IL. He served two terms as past master.
An avid American sportsman, Jerry enjoyed fishing. He annually traveled to Canada to catch the limit of the Northern Pike. He was also a member of Rochester's Country Lanes Men's League.
Left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Linda Townsend, Rochester; two sons: Gerald "Jerry" Roy Klopp Jr. and companion Mary Toomey, of Illinois, and William "Bill" Klopp and wife Geraldine of Logansport; three grandchildren: Silveria Zamora, Roy Zamora and wife Sheri, Matthew Klopp; a sister, Sharon Mendoza of IL; a brother, William "Bill" Klopp of IL; and his cherished canine companion China, a tan and black Chorkie.
Friends will be received by the family of Mr. Jerry Klopp on Wednesday, April 20th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. The Rochester Masonic Lodge #79 will hold a memorial service at 2:30. Graveside services will be conducted by the lodge's Worshipful Master at 3:00 pm at the Leiter's Ford Cemetery.
On May 1 , 1933 in Chicago, Gerald Roy Klopp was born. He was a treasured son of William and Helen Blessing Klopp. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Sharon and a brother Bill.
In Chicago on January 5 , 1952 Jerry married the love of his life Alverna Ulrich Klopp. Over the years they became best friends and shared more than 60 years of life's adventures. From their union came three wonderful children. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A truck driving professional, Jerry drove for Carolina Freight, day trips around the Chicago - Gary area. He was a loyal member for the Teamsters Local # 705. Jerry was a 45 year member of the Azure Lodge #1153 out of Western Springs, IL. He served two terms as past master.
An avid American sportsman, Jerry enjoyed fishing. He annually traveled to Canada to catch the limit of the Northern Pike. He was also a member of Rochester's Country Lanes Men's League.
Left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Linda Townsend, Rochester; two sons: Gerald "Jerry" Roy Klopp Jr. and companion Mary Toomey, of Illinois, and William "Bill" Klopp and wife Geraldine of Logansport; three grandchildren: Silveria Zamora, Roy Zamora and wife Sheri, Matthew Klopp; a sister, Sharon Mendoza of IL; a brother, William "Bill" Klopp of IL; and his cherished canine companion China, a tan and black Chorkie.
Friends will be received by the family of Mr. Jerry Klopp on Wednesday, April 20th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester. The Rochester Masonic Lodge #79 will hold a memorial service at 2:30. Graveside services will be conducted by the lodge's Worshipful Master at 3:00 pm at the Leiter's Ford Cemetery.
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Funeral Services for Gerald Klopp
Visitation
April
20
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Graveside Service
April
20
Wednesday
Starts at 3:00 pm
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