Richard Willis Klingsporn
Monday, May 4, 1931
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Age:
85 years old
Monday, May 4, 1931
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Age:
85 years old
Monday, May 4, 1931
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Age:
85 years old
Richard Willis Klingsporn
Rochester – Richard W. Klingsporn, age 85 of Rochester, died on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. visitation on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Dan Mohler officiating.
Richard Willis Klingsporn was born on May 4, 1931 at home on the family farm to Albert and Alice (Harvey) Klingsporn. He attended school in Pine Island, Minnesota. Richard worked for Kemps Dairy for 37 years and then in retirement worked for Holiday Inn and volunteered his time at Channel One. In 1956, Richard married Grace Jeanette Domeier and they were happily married for 59 years. The couple began their family in Rochester, raising five children, Ken, Ron, Cheryl, Timm and Kim. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, wood carving, golfing, traveling and rock collecting.
Richard is survived by his wife, Grace of Rochester; his five children, Ken (Lynn) Klingsporn of North Mankato; Ron Klingsporn of Rochester; Cheryl (Mike) Morgan of Dover; Timm Klingsporn of Mankato, and Kim Klingsporn of Rochester. Grandchildren Tony, Katie, Christopher, Jake, Shelby and Jessup. Great granddaughter Noelle. Brother Jim Klingsporn; sisters, Betty Rothen, Jean Fryer, Marilyn Mahoney, and Cynthia Kiehne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, his twin Robert, John, Larry, and Maurice Klingsporn; sisters, Marjorie Klingsporn and Gloria Wittlief.
Memorials may be sent to Mayo Clinic Hospice.
Condolences
The family of Richard Willis Klingsporn has received the following condolences.
Cheryl, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I lost my dad in 2012, I still miss him but I am also glad he is no longer suffering. I am living in St Cloud, please give me a call if you want...I would like to hear from you. (320) 310-9763.
You and your family are in my prayers...remember it's okay to cry!
Traci Drinkall Munson
Class of '79...John Marshall!!
Hi, Grace, Ken, Ron, Cheryl, Timm and Kim. Very sorry to hear of Dick's passing but I know that he will always be in our hearts and never truly gone. I'm also sorry that Bonnie and I won't be able to make it back in time for the funeral. We would have truly enjoyed celebrating his life with you. I'm really glad now that I was able to speak with him on the phone a couple of months ago. I always enjoyed talking with Dick. He was a great guy. As I think back over the years of my memories of Dick, the first is him waking up in the morning in his bedroom at Grandma Klingsporn's farm house. Dick had the little bedroom at the top of stairs. He'd swing his feet to the floor, reach for a Camel and light up. I also remember many Sunday dinners at Grandma's house and Saturday night card parties. Great times! In later years I often got to visit with Dick at Holiday Inn south where I had a monthly meeting and he worked. We had great long talks that I really enjoyed. I will miss him.
my deepest sympathy to family
Grace,
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. We will be up to see you on Saturday for the services. Take care and may God bless you and your family at this sad time.
Carol Rufener
My deepest sympathies to the Klingsporn family. My family haven't kept in touch over the many years but we have fond memories camping and being kids with Ken and Ron.
Please do something in your garden or yard to honor Richard. He loved the outdoors was still doing back breaking work even when he was weak.
Grace and children:
I am very sorry for your loss. Uncle Dick was a nice man.
Sincerely,
Jessica