Philip Kloeckl

Obituary

Philip Hilarion Kloeckl was born on July 28, 1936, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of Frank and Mary (Hillesheim) Kloeckl. Philip was baptized on August 2, 1936, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Searles, Minnesota, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth.  He received his education at Holy Trinity in New Ulm.

Philip entered active military service in the United States Army on January 28, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, After receiving accolades for his prowess in national pistol competitions, he received an Honorable Discharge on September 17, 1958, at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina, and achieved the rank of Sergeant (Sgt), Airborne, Green Beret.  

On September 29, 1962, Philip was united in marriage to Theresa Unterburger at St. John’s Catholic Church in Darwin. This marriage was blessed with three children, Brad, Linda, and Terri. Philip and Theresa resided in Darwin and shared 55 years of marriage.

In the same year, Philip bought the shop in which he’d been working at for four years and established Phil’s Service. He eventually designed and built a new shop, where he whistled while he worked until retiring in 2002. He later dabbled at work for Crest Electronics, Inc. in Dassel, Minnesota and Innovex, Inc. in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Philip enjoyed stinky cheese and nuts, Junior Mints and brandy. He especially enjoyed playing Parcheesi with his family and grandchildren and poker with his garage friends.

Philip passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, in his own living room in Darwin at the age of 81 years surrounded by people who loved him.  

Philip is survived by his:
Wife, Theresa Kloeckl of Darwin, MN;
Children, Brad Kloeckl of Homer, AK,
                  Linda Johanneck and her husband, Mike, of West Fargo, ND,
                  Terri Carr and her husband, Larry, of Snoqualmie, WA;
Grandchildren, Bryce Johanneck, Jonathan Johanneck, Jaime Nielsen, Kristy Johanneck, Lindsay Carr, and Courteney Carr;
11 Great Grandchildren;
Favorite Big Brother Tony Kloeckl and his wife, Marge, of Arlington, MN;
Sisters-In-Law, Mary Kloeckl, Marlene Kloeckl, and Audrey Kloeckl;
Many other relatives and friends.

Philip is preceded in death by his: Parents, Frank and Mary Kloeckl; 6 Brothers; and 6 Sisters.