Jim Klemp Obituary
79 year old, Jim Klemp, of DeMotte, passed away October 31, 2022.
On April 10, 1943, in Rensselaer, Indiana, Jim was born to Grace Klemp. He married the love of his life Linda Henrichs, on January 30, 1968, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Jim was a truck driver, and a member of the Teamsters #142. Jim enjoyed mowing his lawn, fishing and keeping his cars clean.
Jim is survived by his loving family: wife: Linda, children: Kristine (Rick) Johnson, Mikael (Jacylin) Klemp, and 4 grandchildren: Erik Johnson, Dale Schwanke, Owen Klemp, and Jake Klemp.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother, and daughter: Shannon Schwanke.
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 2:00 untli 5:00 p.m. at the Boersma Funeral Home, 90 E. Grove St., Wheatfield, Indiana. Services for Jim will take place at the funeral home on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Dennis Morros officiating. Interment will follow at the Holland Cemetery, DeMotte, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
90 E Grove St, Wheatfield, IN 46392
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