Obit: Klapatauskas, Julius E. (1923 – 2015)
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Surnames: Klapatauskas, Jazdowskas, Cornwell, Hendrickson, Jordan
----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 27 May 2015
Klapatauskas, Julius E. (15 APR 1923 – 25 MAY 2015)
Julius E. Klapatauskas, 92, Thorp, passed away peacefully in his sleep on
Monday, May 25, 2015, at Oakbrook Health & Rehab in Thorp. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, at Holy Family Catholic Church,
Willard. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will
be Todd Klapatauskas, Greg Klapatauskas, Kyle Klapatauskas, Clint Klapatauskas,
Sean Doepke and Blake Jordan. Visitation will be held at the church, on
Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Julius Edward Klapatauskas was born on April 15,1923, in the town of Mead, the
son of Mike and Cazimera (nee Jazdowskas) Klapatauskas. As one of 12 children,
Julius was raised on the family farm and received his education at Eastside
School in the town of Butler. He married Frieda Cornwell on July 29, 1944, at
Holy Family Catholic Church in Willard. Julius lived and farmed in the town of
Mead his entire life. In addition to farming, he also served as chairman for the
town of Mead for more than 20 years, and served on the Clark County Board of
Supervisors for26 years. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed deer
hunting, fishing, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with
his family and friends. Julius provided 55 years of faithful service to the
Knights of Columbus, and was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church in
Willard. He was also a longtime member of the Rock Dam Rod & Gun Club.
He is survived by his children, Eunice (Ron) Hendrickson, Spencer, Julius A.
Klapatauskas, Thorp, Arlen Klapatauskas, Thorp, Randy (Leeann)
Klapatauskas,Thorp, and Karen (Robert) Jordan, Fairland, Ind.; one
daughter-in-law, Susan Klapatauskas, Thorp; 15 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Margie Klapatauskas, Withee; and many
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda, on June 16, 1992; a son, Nicholas,
on Feb. 17, 2004; eight sisters, Katie Gregorich, Mary Fischer, Estelle Dulinsky,
Anne Klapatauskas, Martha Podobnik, Josephine Wind, Frances Vallone and Agnes
Debevec; and three brothers: Mike, Charlie, and one in infancy.
"If I don't see you again, hello!"
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cuddiefh.com.
Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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