Father Del Klink
September 15, 1934 - January 23, 2011
Obituary
MADISON-Father Del Klink died Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 2011, at UW Hospital. He was born in Watertown, on Sept. 15, 1934, to Paul and Marie (Heimerl) Klink. Del graduated from St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary and St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee. He was ordained on May 28, 1960, by Bishop William P. O`Connor, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Madison and celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination last May. Del served as pastor at St. Dennis in Madison, Sacred Heart in Reedsburg, and St. William in Janesville, as well as teaching and serving as Dean of Students and Procurator at Holy Name Seminary. He also served as a Diocesan Consultor. Del did graduate studies at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He loved what he did and loved all those who made his ministries in Madison, Reedsburg and Janesville so enriching. Del is survived by his brothers, Don (Lynn) and Ken; sister, Paula Horn; two nieces; three nephews; many cousins; and lots of faithful friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Marie Felix; and brother-in-law, Richard Horn. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 413 Dempsey Road, Madison on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m and on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the three parishes Del served. Del's family is grateful to the staffs at St. Mary Hospital, UW Hospital, All Saints Memory Care, St. Mary Care Center, Mendota Mental Health Institute, and Badger Prairie Health Care Center for their dedicated care.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any of the three parishes Del served.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m and on Friday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
Service:
A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 413 Dempsey Road, Madison on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at 11 a.m.
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Linda McBride
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Father Del will be deeply missed. I enjoyed his services when he was Pastor of St Williams. He was a man who truly cared. He showed his compassion when he rode his bike over to see my father after major surgery. Rest in Peace Father Del - you have earned it. God Bless.
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Annette Little
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Father Del was a wonderful priest and was greatly missed when he left St. William in Janesville. The world will miss this wonderful man, but what a happy day in heaven!
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Tom and Dolores Karleski
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We just learned of the passing of Father Dell Klink and were so touched by the obit that it was our feeling we didn't want to pass without offering our symphaties and condolonces to such a wonderful person who devoted his life to JESUS.
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Amy
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We had met Father Del after the death of a son and he was so wonderful and welcomed us into his parish at St. Williams. I cried when he left and have a very heavy heart to learn of his passing. Heaven is getting a wonderful soul.
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Roger and Marilyn Gonzagowski
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Paula,
We will keep You and Your Family in our Thought and Prayers.
He was a Wonderful Person and He gave Wonderful Sermons.