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Roger Klimpke

Roger Klimpke Roger Klimpke

O Roger Klimpke

BITUARIES Roger W. Klimpke, age 73, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment to follow at the Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Dorchester American Legion Post #517. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and from 10 a.m. on Thursday, all at the funeral home.

Roger was born on Sept. 27, 1948, the son of Clarence and Winifred (Dawson) Klimpke in the Town of Hull, Marathon County. He graduated from Abbotsford High School. Roger entered the U.S. Army and served during the Viet Nam War. He worked as rural mail carrier for 21 years in the Curtiss and Abbotsford area.

Roger loved riding his motorcycle and snowmobile.

He enjoyed deer hunting and tinkering. Roger also drove tractor, truck and combine for many farmers. He will truly be missed by all his family and friends. Roger is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Klimpke of Abbotsford; his step-son, David Geiger of Schofield; two grandchildren: Brock and Cody Lindberg. He is further survived by his six siblings: Clarence “Clem” (Mary) Klimpke of Dorchester, Connie (Dean) Smith of Spencer, Donna (Rick) Podevels of Barnes, Nancy Johnston, Kevin (Kathy) Klimpke and Lori (Roger) Zvolena, all of Loyal; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings: Carolyn, Beverly, Ronald, Harold, Dennis and Ricky; and his niece, Karen (Ludwig) Klimpke.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

Paid obituary 113043

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