A Life Remembered . . .
Jack Klingensmith

September 3, 1915 - September 22, 2003

 Jack W. Klingensmith, 88 of Eberhart Road, Butler, died Monday, September 22, 2003 in Butler V A Medical Center.

Born September 3, 1915 in Stubenville, Ohio, he was the son of R. D. Klingensmith and Martha Roofneir.

He was retired, having been a co-owner of the Homestead Restaurant, Prospect, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and WW II. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a sergeant with the 11th Armored Division. An avid golfer, he worked many years at Lake Arthur Country Club as a starter. He also enjoyed bowling.

Mr. Klingensmith is survived by his wife, Gertrude C. Klingensmith, whom he was married to for 48 years one son, Jack B. Klingensmith of Huntington Beach, California, three daughters, Jeanette Hartos of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Patricia Kikolauyk of Butler, Pennsylvania, Sandra Missroon of Atlanta, Georgia, Seven Grandchildren and Eight Great-Grandchildren, two Brothers, Basil Klingensmith of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, James Klingensmith of California, and a Number of Nieces and Nephews.

There will be no Public Visitation.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Arthur Wade Coffey from Butler Veteran's Affairs Medical Center officiating.
 

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