Kurt P. Klopstein, 58, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on Friday, May 11, 2012, at his residence with his family and friends by his side. Born in Kenosha on March 3, 1954, he was the son of Eugene and Edna (Brickley) Klopstein. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, Kurt graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. He was a pipefitter by trade for Local 118 for many years. Kurt was a big NASCAR fan, his favorite driver was Mark Martin, and an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed camping, bowling and playing billiards. Surviving are a son, Steven Kurtis Klopstein of Kenosha; his mother, Edna Klopstein of Kenosha; two brothers, Kenneth (Debby) and Thomas Klopstein, both of Racine; three nephews, Ray, Dean, and Austin Klopstein; and a niece, Kendall Klopstein. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Klopstein. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 15th, at Rick’s Legends, 3013-60th Street, Kenosha, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kurt's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Gina Falaschi
May 15, 2012
Ken, Tom and Family -I've known Kurt for many years. He eventually ended up being my pool league partner for a couple of years. He was a great pool player and always very kind and entertaining. I will miss him. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.Gina Falaschi
AllyssonWillie
May 14, 2012
My thoughts are with the Klopstein family. I have so many good childhood memories of camping, the "Weekend Under Glass", & Packer parties with the Klopstien family! May you rest in peace Kurt.
Brandon Ruetten
May 14, 2012
A Top person and a very good friend youm will truly be missed by t6he people who loved you.
Dewayne Adamson
May 12, 2012
It is a very sad day. Kurt was my best friend for most of my life. We met during a game of "Come Across" on the St. James elementary playground that turned into a brawl. From that point on we were a team, sharing being Altar Boys, Crossing guards, Pin Ball players, slot cars, model cars and planes,cub scouts, boy scouts, Campers, and Pranksters. We wore black tee shirts under our school uniforms and grew bangs to rebel. We skipped church to smoke cigarettes and hang out at Beckers. We went on to form a Bicycle gang with patches and race our bikes for cheeseburgers. We played baseball and softball. We went thru High School and double dated with our girl friends. Later it was cars, pool and then bowling and friday night poker. He was my Best Man and I was his. We worked side by side at AMC, we were partners in the Pipefitting trade. We shared hundreds of funny and sometimes quite dangerous times. Kurt was a very good man with a good heart and never a bad word to say about anyone. I will miss you brother, may God lift you up into Heaven.
Gena (Adamson) Houston
May 12, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kurt's family for their loss. He was a good friend to me and my brother DeWayne's best friend growing up.He was definitely a part of our family and will be sadly missed. Rest in Peace my friend.