Loretta J. Klopfenstein

Loretta J. Klopfenstein, age 78, of Elida, passed away Saturday morning, May 2, 2015 at The Shawnee Manor surrounded by her loving family. Her Family.... She was born January 11, 1937 in Sidney to the late Wayne and Eileen (Runyan) Bell. On August 25, 1956 she married Ronald L. Klopfenstein, who passed away December 23, 2013. She is survived by her children, Kim (Jim) Kline of Lakeview, Kurt (Pam) Klopfenstein of Huber Heights and Kent (Joan) Klopfenstein of Lima; twelve grandchildren, Jace Metzner, Zach Metzner, Meghan Coil, Trevor Kline, Ronnie Milam, Jeremy Klopfenstein, Matthew Klopfenstein, Da'Oshia Klopfenstein, Da'Laquan Klopfenstein, Elicia Klopfenstein, Evanne Klopfenstein and Trey Klopfenstein; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Aubrey) Martin of Elida; and a close family friend, Joe Wells of Lima. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Karen Milam, a grandson Jonathon Klopfenstein, and a sister, Brenda Baker. Her Legacy.... Loretta was a 1956 graduate of Anna High School and a 1960 graduate of Frederick's Beauty School. She went to become owner/manager of Frederick's Beauty School. She was an Elida High School bus driver from 1970 thru 1980. She became an EMT of Elida Fire Department in 1974; in 1975 she became a CPR instructor; in 1978 she became a Paramedic; in 1979 she was a Red Cross OAEMS Pals; in 1982 she received her Sertoma Service to Mankind Award; in 1983 until 2013 she was the treasurer of the Buckeye Bulldog Club, Div. II BCA finishing 9 bulldogs as champions within their 4 club area; in 1985 she was an instructor at Lima Technical College, teaching EMT's; from 1974 thru 1990 she was First Responder Instructor for the Elida Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She had been Allen County CISD president, receiving the Greg King Award. She was a Captain, Lieutenant and Trustee for the Elida Fire Department Rescue Service during her days of service. Her Farewell Services.... A celebration of her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Strayer Funeral Home with Father Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery, Sidney with Taylor Anthony, of Shawnee Alliance Church, officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos and on Friday for one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckeye Bulldog Club. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Loretta J. Klopfenstein please visit our Sympathy Store.

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