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Donald Kleppe Obituary

Donald G. Kleppe, 87, of Bartlett, formerly of Elmhurst. Found rest December 15th, 2011. U.S. Navy Corpsman, WWII Pacific Theater. A retired Firefighter with the Elmhurst, Illinois Fire Department and previously a Chicago Fire Dept. Insurance Patrol Officer. Loving husband of the late Eva, nee Sgaller. Dear father of Michael, Russell, Harold (Sandra) and Emily Smith. Cherished Grandfather of Rusty, Katie, Mark, Christina, Brian, T.J. and Donny. Proud great grandfather of Sophie, Eric, Grant, and Warren. Brother of the late Willard and William Kleppe and Florence Jasinski. Uncle of many. Family and friends may visit Monday, December 19th, 3 to 9 PM at the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York R.d, Elmhurst, where services will be held Tuesday, December 20th, at 11:00 AM. Rev. Joseph Mills officiating. Interment with Honors of the Military and Elmhurst Fire Department at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. Info 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.comm

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Dec. 23, 2011.

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Emily Smith

December 12, 2019

Daddy I miss you so much everyday. So much is happening that you Mom and Mike should have been here for. I love you all ❤ I hope God is taking care of my three angels

Doreen Lehan-Flores

December 23, 2011

Don,
you are with your sweetheart now, watching down on your family. You were a very special, thoughtful and generous person! I will never forget all the times I was invited to go out to dinner with your family. Emily was lucky to have you as her dad, and I was lucky to be apart of your family. Thank You!

Jan Kutchuk

December 21, 2011

Emily, I am glad I was able to attend the service and funeral. I have never met your father...but feel I knew him just from the way you have spoken about him. You should feel nothing but proud...all the qualities you speak of your father are still alive in you! Always there for you!

Emily Kleppe_Smith

December 21, 2011

To my Father, Daddy I love you and miss you. I sure hope what they say is true that you are now with Mom again and probably sitting at a giant bingo table in the sky with her, but you dont mind cause that is where you wanted to be. Kiss Mom for me and tell her I love her too!

Miss you Daddy

Emily Kleppe-Smith

December 21, 2011

Wendy Silenzi

December 19, 2011

Emily my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Steve Harris

December 18, 2011

To Don , One of the worlds greatest characters, he lived a rich and diverse life and will be missed greatly.
Rest easy old soldier.
From your Dear friend , Steve.

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