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Jeffrey Klapotz

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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.

 

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Seventh-day Adventist Church
820 Main Street N
Hutchinson, MN
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Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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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.

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  1. Bryant Blackwell says

    May 2, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    Love you brother…R.I.P.

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    • Josie says

      May 3, 2019 at 3:07 am

      Amen.

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    • Cynthia Greene says

      May 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

      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.

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  2. Jeremy Linder says

    May 2, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Ride on my friend….Ride on……..

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  3. Donna Engelen says

    May 2, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    My sympathies to all.

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  4. Kim Schimmelpfennig says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy and will be missed by many.

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  5. Kim Schimmelpfennig says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    So sorry for your loss, Jeff was a great guy and will be missed by many.

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  6. Karen Hoffmann says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    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

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  7. Darla Genz-Plevell says

    May 2, 2019 at 7:57 pm

    My condolences to the family. Sending prayers!

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  8. Denise Bertrand says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    Love you Jeff. Gone but never, never forgotten! Thank you for your friendship all those years.

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  9. Denise Bertrand says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Your light has left us. Our memories will shine on. Thank you for our friendship Jeff.

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  10. Ray Rosenau says

    May 2, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    Rest in peace my friend

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  11. Kevin Louis says

    May 3, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    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.

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  12. Mike & Dianne says

    May 3, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    We will miss Jeff, he was a special friend, lots of good memories with him.

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  13. Wanda Siewert says

    May 3, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    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 !!!

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  14. Darlene Kotelnicki says

    May 4, 2019 at 7:38 am

    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!

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  15. Sue Kosloski says

    May 4, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    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.

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  16. Talon Klapotz says

    October 8, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Im his grandson and we did a lot together im glad i could be with you all those years

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  17. Lisa says

    February 15, 2020 at 3:40 am

    My loving brother, not a day goes by that I do not think of you. Always in my heart forever.
    Your Sis

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  18. Shane says

    September 9, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    May the Merciful Christ raise you resurrection morning.
    I will be looking for you Big Brother.

    Love You!!

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