Barbara Ann Spitler Klepinger
April 15, 1935 - October 21, 2019
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Barbara S. Klepinger, age 84, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was born on April 15, 1935, in Ohio, the daughter of Clive and Wilma (Hapner) Spitler. Barbe met the love of her life, Kent E. Klepinger while attending Earlham College in Richmond, IN. They married there in the Stout Memorial Meeting House on Aug. 21, 1955.
She was an excellent pianist and organist who shared her gifts with family, friends, and the First Presbyterian Church of Oregon, WI. She was a part time resident of Punta Gorda Florida, where she enjoyed sailing to Pelican Bay. She was a lifelong treasure hunter, whether that involved shelling on the beach at Cayo Costa, morel mushroom hunting, or searching the shelves of thrift stores. Barbe also enjoyed playing cards (especially Bridge), games, and puzzles.
Barbe was proud of her large and loving family and is survived by her daughters, Gretchen (Jeff) Burkett and Jill (Bob) Zinke; son, Jonathan (Jeanne) Klepinger; and nine grandchildren, T.J. and Kelsey Burkett, Elizabeth Carlisle, Jessica, Jonathan, Benjamin and Genevieve Zinke, and Aurelia and Hannah Klepinger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kent; daughter, Susan Johanna; and sister, Nancy Eagan.
Her family will host a memorial service at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Mom (Nana), you were a beautiful and loving person. Your memory will be in our hearts forever.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Jean O'Brien
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What a beautiful lady who made this world a better place. Now you and Kent can continue one of greatest love stories I have ever witnessed Gretchen and family my prayers are with you all
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David and Laura Gjestson
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Barb and Kent Klepinger's long-time Department of Natural Resources friends mourn their passing, and extend our deepest sympathies to their families. Barb was a treasure whose wit and laughter during our many card games always lightened our day. The love story Kent wrote about their life together clearly revealed the devotion and deep affection "Tractor Boy" had for the love of his life! Rest in peace.
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Steve Greb
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I have many fond memories of Barb and Kent aka Klep. We had many fun times on their boat, having cocktail and singing. Always enjoyed her piano playing. They always brought oysters back in the spring and I would host a return party where we'd gorge ourselves on two coolers of oysters cooked a variety of ways and drink homemade wine.
They were generous and gracious people who to let me (and my two dogs) stay in their house while I was building my house down the road from them. I was forever thankful to both of them.
Steve Greb