Obit: Klapatauskas, Julius A. (1948 – 2020)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Klapatauskas, Cornwell, Bugar, Hendrickson, Jordan

Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 06 May 2010

Klapatauskas, Julius A. 20 OCT 1948 – 28 APR 2020)


Julius A. Klapatauskas, 71, Thorp, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley. Memorial services will be held at a later date, with interment in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Willard.

Julius Allen Klapatauskas was born on Oct. 20, 1948, in the town of Mead, rural Thorp, the son of Julius E. and Frieda (nee Cornwell) Klapatauskas. He was raised on the family farm and received his education at area schools, graduating from Thorp High School in 1966. After completing his education, he worked for the Clark County Highway Department for 10 years. He married Deborah Pagel on April 24, 1976, in Thorp. They later divorced. Julius worked as a self-employed logger in the Clark County area for many years. He then married Kathleen Fazio, and they lived in rural Willard until her death. Afterward, Julius went to work as a truck driver for Paul Bugar Trucking in Loyal until his retirement. Julie had many interests, but especially enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and playing sheepshead.

He is survived by his son: Troy Klapatauskas of Neillsville; his grandson: Zach Klapatauskas of Neillsville; his siblings: Eunice (Ron) Hendrickson of Spencer, Arlen Klapatauskas of Thorp, Randy (Leeann) Klapatauskas of Thorp, and Karen (Robert) Jordan of Fairland, Ind.; one sister-in-law: Susan Klapatauskas of Thorp; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Julie was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Nicholas Klapatauskas.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.