James Arnold Klingbeil
October 09, 1944 - June 05, 2018
Obituary
MIDDLETON/CRESTVIEW, FLA.-James A Klingbeil, age 73, of Cross Plains, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on October 9, 1944, in Jasper, MN, the son of Arnold and Bergetta (Johnson) Klingbeil. James graduated from Portage High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. James worked as a salesman, close to 50 years, with New York Life retiring in 2017. He was a member of the Middleton Optimist Club and St. Luke's Lutheran Church. James considered himself a backyard mechanic and enjoyed restoring car and attending car shows. He had a variety of interests including fishing, hunting, golfing, boating, downhill skiing, flying, and was a food connoisseur. He loved to travel with his RV and being at the ocean, but truly treasured most the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a great father and grandfather and will be dearly missed. James is survived by daughter, Tricia (Robin) Chrisler; two sons, Timothy Klingbeil, James Klingbeil; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mikayla, and Ashley; siblings Judy, Don, Dan (Julie), Carole, Janet (Mike) Rubnitz, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 11 A.M., on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or to Agrace HospiceCAre, Inc. A special Thank you to Beverly (Krejchik) Klingbeil, Cheryl Ziegler, Stacy Carlson, his caregivers and Agrace for the wonderful care and to his family for their loving support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Sat Jun 9, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Memorial Service
Sat Jun 9, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Middleton • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Kay Hoffman
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Jim was our agent for 40plus years. We always enjoyed our meetings with him. A very distinguished gentleman. Sympathy to his family Steve & Kay Hoffman
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Nikki Goesch
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Such a kind, pleasant man. I remember playing the tech support while caring for him. Many hours spent to make him comfortable and feel at home. So very sorry for the family's loss.
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Michael Hall
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We moved across the street from Jim in the fall of 2016. What started off as just neighbors turned into one of the few people that I call friend. I will never forget the good times Jim! From driving you to your appointments which always turned out to be an adventure due to taking roads less travelled, to watching football games at your place, or just hanging out. Until our next adventure my friend! Your loving friends, Mike, Aida, Donald, and Scooter
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carole klingbeil
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My brother Jim .... I will deeply miss you. I am very grateful and will cherish forever your love, compassion and optimism. It was my honor to spend time with you during my last visit in Wisconsin. No matter how you were feeling or how much pain you were in and what you were going through, you always asked caringly - how Ben and I were doing - the deepest unconditional love you offered. Your amount of caring will always be in my heart... I love you Jim, your sister Carole and nephew Ben.
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Patricia haas
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Jim I will miss you deeply I was blessed to be able to meet you and be your caregiver.