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David J. Klopstein, age 74 of Kenosha passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15th, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center. David was born on March 1st, 1947 in Kenosha WI to Edmund and Ethel (Mellor) Klopstein, He graduated from Tremper High School in 1965. David received his bachelor’s degree from UWM and his masters degree from National Louis University. In 1982 he married the love of his life Roberta Giordano, and they started their journey of love and life. David worked for many years at Kenosha Unified as a teacher at both Bradford High School and McKinley Middle School until his retirement in 2005. He was a great art teacher bringing out the creativity in his students. He was a talented potter and stain glass artist. David enjoyed playing golf and coached the Bradford Golf Team. David and Roberta loved to travel to Mexico and Caribbean, but their favorite times were spent at Sunset Lake in Eagle River Wisconsin. David found his true passion in life when sailing, which he did every time he could get out on the water. He will always be known for his silly sense of humor and giving nature.
David is survived by his wife Roberta; brother-in-law’s John Giordano and Paul Drake; his cousin Charlotte (Joe) Laba. His best friends Ken (Jo) Duller; sailing buddies, Carl Wember and Dale Stock, along with many friends and acquaintances.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his Aunt and Uncle, Elsie and Gibson Dagen.
A special thank you to Dee, Art, Rita and the caring staff at Aurora Medical Center.
A celebration of David’s life is planned for Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at The Kenosha Yacht Club (5130 4th Avenue) from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and the ASPCA, or to the family.
In the effort to keep everyone safe, Masks are encouraged for the unvaccinated.
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Janet Evans says:
Roberta
So sorry for your loss. With God , prayer & friends will make it through.
Charles B short says:
As one of the original teachers at Tremper, I knew David in that 1964-65 school year while not having him as one of my classroom students, instead in a study hall. Old Annex building, study hall third floor. David was in the very first graduating class of Tremper 1965. . I found him very likeable and we bonded. Later when he returned to KUSD as a teacher we once again connected, as teachers. It’s probably been 30 years since we last connected but to my surprise when I saw this obituary I was shocked and saddened. David was absolutely a good guy. So sorry to see him pass and my condolences to him family.
Dale Stock says:
The ones we love are never gone; they live within our hearts.
Betty wuebben says:
Roberta so sorry to hear about David just know he will always be with you in heart and soul the memories are yours forever.
Marsha Ludwig says:
Roberta so sorry for your loss my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time may your fond memories of David bring you comfort.
Thinking of you.
Lill Hauschild says:
Hello Roberta: I am so sorry to hear about your David; loving thoughts Lill Hauschild
K Jensen says:
Some of my best memories of high school are from Mr Klopsteins pottery classes. He was a wonderful teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ANNE RAKOW-WEIST says:
I am so sorry to learn of your loss and a loss to us all. David was one of my art teachers until I graduated in 1977. He knew how to inspire creativity, but also deep thought and critical thinking. I have since become an art therapist/educator for over 40 years since. Thinking of you, especially as you say farewell today.
Karyn DiCastri says:
Roberta: I am so glad you were able to have the many wonderful years you had with David. What an absolute gift. May these memories sustain and hold you close.