Service Information
Jeffrey J. Klapotz, age 57, of Litchfield, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.
Memorial Service will be on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hutchinson.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service, from 10:00-11:00 A.M., at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hutchinson.
The family invites everyone to attend the luncheon at the Hutchinson Event Center immediately following the service.
Obituary
Jeffrey James Klapotz was born on March 11, 1962, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Edwin and Mary (Guerrero) Klapotz. Jeffrey was baptized at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hutchinson. He grew up going to school in Hutchinson.
Later, he made his home in Litchfield where he raised his three children. He was hard working, making his living running his own business, Colorworks Painting in Litchfield.
Jeff made it a point to live a fun-filled life. He enjoyed many outdoor sports including fishing, spearing, and hunting with his grandson, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, and especially riding his Harleys. He was a member of A.B.A.T.E for many years.
Jeffrey passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.
Blessed be his memory.
Jeff is survived by his:
Mother, Mary Klapotz of Glencoe, MN;
Children, Navasha (& Joe Kieffer) of Little Falls, MN,
Daniel of Litchfield, MN, and
Ariel of Litchfield, MN;
Grandchildren, Elexis, Talon, Kimber, Kaptain, Killian, and Emmett;
Sisters, Julie (& Otis Fehlandt) and Lisa (& Corey Scharpe);
Brother, Shane (& Shari Klapotz);
Nieces, Mindy & Jackie;
Nephew, Nick;
4 great-nephews and a great-niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Klapotz.
Motorcycles more than welcome and highly encouraged.
Bryant Blackwell says
Love you brother…R.I.P.
Josie says
Amen.
Cynthia Greene says
So very sorry for your loss. I know if my husband were still here he would have cried for this friend. Many prayers for strength and healing to the family. As he sleeps in Jesus with no more pain, waiting to see him again at the resurrection.
Jeremy Linder says
Ride on my friend….Ride on……..
Donna Engelen says
My sympathies to all.
Kim Schimmelpfennig says
So sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Kim Schimmelpfennig says
So sorry for your loss, Jeff was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Karen Hoffmann says
Remembering Jeff’s family in our thoughts and prayers.
He was a nice, caring and fun guy. He did some painting for us and we also knew him from fun times at the Legion and VFW in Litchfield. May God Bless his family and his memory!
Larry and Karen Hoffmann
Darla Genz-Plevell says
My condolences to the family. Sending prayers!
Denise Bertrand says
Love you Jeff. Gone but never, never forgotten! Thank you for your friendship all those years.
Denise Bertrand says
Your light has left us. Our memories will shine on. Thank you for our friendship Jeff.
Ray Rosenau says
Rest in peace my friend
Kevin Louis says
Jeff was one of the first people I met when I moved to Litchfield 20 years ago, He made me feel very welcome, he was a good guy and a good friend. Kids and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
Mike & Dianne says
We will miss Jeff, he was a special friend, lots of good memories with him.
Wanda Siewert says
Im glad we got a chance to reconnect at Harmony River. Thanks for the memories Jeff. Heck of a nice guy you were. R. I. P. JEFF !!!
Darlene Kotelnicki says
Sorry I am not able to attend Sunday…. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Many wonderful memories of Jeff and how excited and proud he was to be a father!!! Thinking of all of you!
Sue Kosloski says
I first met Jeff at the Isle Muni, he played a Justin Beiber song on the Juke box, I have had the pleasure of being friends with him since, he even painted our house in Isle, he will be greatly missed by myself, my husband and my two children, may he rest in peace. Love You Jeff.
Talon Klapotz says
Im his grandson and we did a lot together im glad i could be with you all those years
Lisa says
My loving brother, not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Always in my heart forever.
Your Sis
Shane says
May the Merciful Christ raise you resurrection morning.
I will be looking for you Big Brother.
Love You!!