John Klaphake Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Klaphake of Albany, Minnesota, born in Saint Martin, Minnesota, who passed away on July 18, 2022 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Klaphake to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Roselyn Poepping; his children-in-law, John Kerns and Teresa "Terri" Klaphake; his grandchildren, Courtney and Hailey Klaphake; his brothers, Sylvester and Leroy Klaphake; and his siblings-in-law, Herman Rohe, Ronald Klehr, Bernice Klaphake and Betty Klaphake.
He is survived by: his wife Vera Lou Klaphake of Albany; his children, Theresa Kerns-Dexter of Burnsville, Brian Klaphake of Blaine, Kevin Klaphake (Allison) of New Brighton and Julie Mazza (Chris) of Dayton; his stepchildren, Leroy Gertken (Joyce) of Albany, Melissa Bueckers (Brian) of Avon, Brenda Sanoski (Rich) of Albany, Brian Gertken (Linda) of Albany and Marie Koopmeiners (Joe) of Avon; his siblings, Dolores Rohe, Hildegard Rohe (Othmar), Florence Jaeger, Richard Klaphake (Linda), Gerald Klaphake (Anna), Carol Klehr and Robert Klaphake (Grace); and his sister-in-law Marcy Klaphake. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, 15 step grandchildren, and 11 step great-grandchildren.
