William John

Klecker

William J. "Bill" Klecker, 92, formerly of rural Waterloo, passed away on Wednesday, July 8,, 2020, at Reena Senior Living Center in Fort Atkinson.

He was born on December 13, 1927 in Watertown, the son of the late Robert and Martha (Rupprecht) Klecker.

Bill was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School.

He was a dairy farmer all his life, mostly in the Kroghville-Hwy B area.

Bill was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lake Mills, now, St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish.

His great joy was driving his tractor and farming.

A true hard working farmer, who loved the land, he lived on his parent's farm with his only sibling, Claire who came along when he was 4.

He lived and worked there for almost his entire life, besides the last few years of his life. And even in his apartment, what he may have enjoyed the most, was that it had a view of a field of corn, so he could watch it grow.

The life of a farmer may not leave much room for leisure, yet Bill did make time for that, rarely missing a family gathering. He was also an enthusiastic game player, checkers, chess, croquet, cards, backgammon, to name a few, and was always sure to win! Although he did spend most of his time on the farm, he did make a trip to Mexico, in his early days, remembering it vividly. And he remembered every single thing, to the letter, of what he learned in school. Happy times in his childhood were also had with his cousins, as his parents often had family picnics and games of baseball or croquet were played in their yard.

Bill had a real sense of humor, and loved to laugh and tease a bit too. He was a true neighbor to his neighbors, and vice versa, all lending a hand when needed.

Survivors include a sister, Claire A. Klein of Menomonee, Michigan; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Also preceding in death was a brother-in-law, Gerard Klein.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 10 a.m., at the St. Gabriel The Archangel Parish in Lake Mills with Father Alex Carmel as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Waterloo.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. on Thursday until the time of service at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Reena Senior Living Center and Rainbow Hospice Care for the wonderful care that was given to Bill.

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