Phillip C. Kleinfeldt, age 76, N8494 Cty. Rd. E, Tomahawk, died unexpectedly July 31, 2012 at Ministry St. Clares Hospital in Weston.
Phil was born April 9, 1936 in Tomahawk, the son of William and Doris (Kind) Kleinfeldt. He was first married to Janet Jaecks. He later married Jane Bushar on June 29, 1990 in Merrill. Phil worked over 40 years with Owens-Illinois/PCA Tomahawk Mill, retiring in 2001. Phil was a veteran on the U.S. Coast Guard. He enjoyed Nascar, trout fishing, and his family – especially his grandkids and great grandkids. Phil was an amazing caregiver to his wife, Jane, and had a special love for his dog – Daisy.
Survivors include: his wife, Jane Kleinfeldt, Tomahawk; daughter , Terry (Art) Scholz, Tomahawk; son, Carl (Denà) Kleinfeldt, Tomahawk; son-in-law Jerry Kottke, Wauwatosa; sister, Betty (James) Hickman, Atlantic, Iowa; grandchildren, Christina Copiskey, Jennifer Derleth, Eric Scholz, Hunter & Delaney Langdon; great grandchildren, Caden & Alison Derleth. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Janet, and a daughter, Lisa Kottke.
Funeral services for Phillip Kleinfeldt will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 at Northwoods Vineyard Church in Tomahawk. Pastor Ross Nelson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of services at 11 a.m. Burial with Military Rites will follow services at Spirit Falls Cemetery in the Town of Tomahawk.
Krueger Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. View the obituary and send online condolences at: www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.