John Klenke

June 3, 1925 - June 22, 2020

John J. Klenke, of Sunman, was born on June, 3, 1925 in Norwood, Ohio to John J. and Elvira Scheibaum Klenke, Sr.

He married Mary Rita Mergenthal and together they raised three children. John was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and enjoyed farming and singing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and singing at nursing homes. On Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 95, he passed away at Brookville Healthcare.

Those surviving who will cherish John’s memory include his children, Clara (Ron) Moody of Sunman, Ron (Karla) Klenke, and Tom (Jane) Klenke, both of Brookville; nine grandchildren, Mandy Thomas, Veronica Mullins, Jon Moody, Travis Gillman, Aaron Klenke, Abby Coffey, Curtis Gillman, Trevor Klenke and Jason Klenke, and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant daughter, Mary; two sisters, Vera Kramer and Anne Dieckman as well as one brother, Melvin Klenke.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, June 26, 2020 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian burial at 1:30.

Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of John Klenke.