Jack Klepper

Went home to be with his precious Lord and Savior on Monday, February 27, 2006. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Helen A. (Booden). He was a loving father to his 3 daughters, Lou Tein (Doug), Jodi Mehl (Bill), Susie Panse (Jon); grandchildren, Jamie Ricca (Derrick), Jessica, Casey, Joseph Potts, Jackie Mehl, Noah Panse; and 2 great-grandsons, Aiden and Brody Ricca. Surviving siblings are Barb Gernaat (Phil), Tina Schmitendorf, Ed Klepper (Betty), Joan VanderWoude (Andy). Other special family members are Jerry Booden (Bev), Bob Meyer, Terry Meyer (Kathy); also many other special nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Glenna Klepper; step-brother, George Vosler; niece, Jan Meyer; brothers-in-law, Joe Meyer, Earl Schmitendorf; in-laws, Lawrence and Anna Booden; and birth mother, Grace (Auckerman) Klepper. In lieu of flowers we would like donations to be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or Rose Arbor. Our sincere thank you to Sherry Davis, who is with Hospice of Southwest Michigan. Also thank you to the nurses, aides and many others at Rose Arbor. Family visitation is Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Third Reformed Church (use North entrance). Memorial Service will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Third Reformed Church (use South entrance.) A Naval veteran, he witnessed two atomic bomb tests. He trained in the Great Lakes, and was stationed in San Diego, CA. He was a carpenter by trade and used that skill to help others. His loves were his family and friends. A strong, loving and gentle man, he was a father to more than his own children. He enjoyed all of his friends and special memories that were made over the many years of camping. How he lived his life was an example to us all. Thank you God for this man, he will be greatly missed.