John Timothy "Tim" Kleptz
October 10, 1956 - June 13, 2020
John Timothy “Tim” Kleptz, 63, Goshen, died 3:51 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1956 in Terre Haute, to John Joseph & JoAnn (Henske) Kleptz. On June 21, 1990, he married Karan (Smith) Kleptz. Surviving are his father, John, Terre Haute, wife, Karan, Goshen, children, Holly (Adam) Phoenix, New Whiteland, Kevin (Ashley) Kleptz, Elkhart, Janice (Bryson) Bontrager, Goshen, grandchildren, Ava, Aiden, Abby, Quinn & Michael Timothy, due Sept. 2020, 3 brothers, Michael (Patsy) Kleptz, Pat (Joan) Kleptz and Dan (Janet) Kleptz, all of Terre Haute. He was preceded in death by his mother. John was a 1975 graduate of North Vigo High School and retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1998; HVAC/R. He was a member of New Paris Missionary Church and the American Legion. He had a passion for art and fine scale models. John loved the Lord and adored his family especially his grandchildren. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen. Pastor Dave Hackney will officiate. Memorial donations may be directed to the New Paris Missionary Church or Johns Hopkins University for COVID-19 Research. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
John Timothy “Tim” Kleptz, 63, Goshen, died 3:51 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Oct. 10, 1956 in Terre Haute, to John Joseph & JoAnn (Henske) Kleptz. On June 21, 1990, he married Karan (Smith)... View Obituary & Service Information