William (Bill) Dennis Klapmeier passed away on November 13, 2020 after three years of residing at Holy Rosary Residential Living. Bill was born on January 30, 1931 to Edward and Elma Klapmeier. He attended school in Miles City graduating from CCHS in 1949. He went to work at the US Post Office that summer and retired 37 years of service in 1986.
He married Eleanor Gaub from Fallon in 1952. They had three children, Bruce, Kim and Joel. Eleanor died in 1968. In 1969 he married Maureen (Iehl) Hefti from Glendive, adding her three children, David, Randy and Tari to the family.
Bill was a life-long member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving in various positions at the church over the years. His strong faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior guided and sustained him throughout his life. He was a quiet, gentle man with a heart-warming smile. He was a hunter, carpenter/woodworker, loved to go backpacking, camping, and being a tourist. He and Maureen took many wonderful trips both in the US and in Europe in the 51 years they were together.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Eleanor, sister Merle and grandson Travis. He is survived by his wife Maureen, six children; Bruce (Nancy) of Wilbur, WA, Kim (Rick) Reed of Helena, David (Liz) of San Diego, CA, Randy of Billings, Joel (Jane) of Forsyth and Tari (Mark) VanNoy of Buchholz, Germany, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials in honor of Bill can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Classical School or the charity of your choice.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Custer County Cemetery. For the respect and safety of all, please, wear a mask. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
During these times if you are not comfortable with attending services your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. The service will be recorded and posted on the Stevenson and Sons website shortly after the service for all who wish to view.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday November 17, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday November 18, 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 South Center Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Wednesday November 18, 2020
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday November 17, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday November 18, 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 South Center Avenue
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Wednesday November 18, 2020
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Klapmeier family!
Janet Klein says
Maureen and family, I am so sad to see of Bill’s passing..he was such a gentle man and was a pivotal part of the Post Office for so many years. May he still sort those letter and get them to Harley to deliver them in heaven….my thoughts and prayer are with you all during this time of grieving…
Jim and Lavina Hall says
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was always upbeat and friendly. God be with you Bill.
Ruben and June Opp says
Maureen and family,We are so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing ,we know he will be missed by so many in and around Miles City. May God bless and comfort you all during this time and the days to come.
Ruben and June Opp
Joe and Ramona Kurkowski says
Our hearts ache for you all. Bill was such a kind man. You’ll be in our prayers.
Mike and Sondra Harasymczuk says
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and always.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
my sympathy
Tim and Neena Steadman says
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Peggy (Traub) Line says
Bruce, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Nan, you, and your entire family are in my prayers.
Don and Dee Sams says
Maureen, our live and prayers are with you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. God took home an wonderful, gentle man. Love you, Don and Dee Sams
Linda L Simonsen says
Maureen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill always had a smile when I went to see my dad at extended care. My sympathies to you and your family, Linda Simonsen
Jackie Stroh CNA Residential Living says
Maureen and family expressing my condolences of the passing of Bill I’m so glad I got to meet you and visit with you the many times coming to the nursing home to be with Bill I always admired the fact that you and Bill were very close and had a wonderful relationship together I know he’s in a better place these past several months has been taxing on everyone not being able to spend time with their loved ones or loved ones not being able to come visit when they would like to. God bless you all!!
B Dean Holmes says
May the Lord bless you and yo ur family. Bill was a wonerful man.
ann feuerherm says
So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Bert and Nancy Stoddard says
We are so sorry for the loss of your father Bruce and Nancy. Please know our prayers are with you.
Ern, Esther & Terry Nelson says
Bill is home at last,now he waits for his loved one’s to join him! We were blessed to have shared God’s word in church
and bible study with him. WE will pray for his family and
Maureen that they will have peace and God’s comfort knowing you are HOME AT LAST.
Jesus says
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any created thing, , shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 8:38,39
Gary and Bernadette says
Maureen you are in my prayers! Hugs of support to you! God be with you, surrounding you with His love, both you and your family!
Rick Newby says
Wow,sorry to hear this sad news. Bill was a good man and father.
Darrell Rosencranz says
My thoughts and prayers are with Bruce, Nancy, Joel and the rest of the Klapmeier family during this difficult time. May you all cherish the good times of a life well lived.
Linda Taylor Wilkins says
On behalf of the Taylor family, please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Our prayers are with your family.
Dannette Cremer says
Maureen and family, Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Bill. May he rest in Peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep his memory close to your heart.
Dannette and Craig Cremer
Ron and Connie (Earley) Watts says
Heartfelt condolences to Bruce, Nan and all the family. Sending warmest thoughts and prayers. May God bless.
Donna Orthman says
Maureen and family, we are both sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out for you all and hope you can hang on to all the happy memories.
Donna and Ivan
Thomas Hanel says
As a neighbor and childhood friend to the entire Klapmeier family and dear friend of Bruce to this day, it brings me great sadness to hear of Bill’s passing. I will always remember Bill as a wonderful man who provided so well for his family, a good neighbor, very kind and soft spoken. My sincere condolences to Maureen and all the children.
Tom Hanel
Russell Warn says
Deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers to the whole Klapmeier family.
Palke Family says
Dear Maureen and family – so sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you were able to have a recent family reunion there. Our thoughts are with you.
Don and Carolyn Thrams says
Maureen, our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. May your many wonderful and happy memories always be close to your heart! I can only imagine how Bill and Bob are having quite the reunion right now!
Lynn Anderson says
Maureen and family,
I am saddened at the passing of Bill and my prayers go out to you. I can only imagine how hard it has been for both you to be separated all these past months. I’ve missed being able to say hello to Bill each evening when I would go see my Dad. He was a very kind man and you took such good care of him. He is now rejoicing in heaven and we will all be reunited one day. God Bless!
Cori Hanel Brubaker says
So sorry to hear about Bill, (your Dad). Thoughts and prayers to Maureen and all of you kids. I will always have fond memories growing up in the neighborhood!! Remember how good his rootbeer was!! Love and prayers to your family.
Carol Hanel says
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I remember him well from my childhood days in Miles City….what good neighbors they were and such good memories of growing up with Bruce and Kim.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
Sheila Rickett says
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a great man. Was a great neighbor while us kids were growing up. He will be missed from a wonderful family. My deepest sympathy and prayers to you all
Diona Warn Austill says
So sorry to hear. May he be in a better place.
Hazel J Stabler says
Maureen and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. May Jesus put his loving arms around you and give you peace knowing where Bill is now.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Pete and June Minow says
Maureen and all of Bill’s family. We are sad for your loss. Bill was one of the nicest and kindest men that we have known. His Christian faith was evident in all he did. We have so many fond memories of times spent with the Klapmeier family for many years. Our prayers are with you now and in the coming days.
Kaitlyn perkins says
Maureen and family, my thoughts are with you. Bill was such a wonderful man, I’m sorry to hear of his passing.
Harriet Blumhorst Graf says
Maureen and family, We can rejoice that Bill is now in the presence of his Savior and find comfort in Jesus’ words of John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” With that peace we are assured of the joy he now has in heaven that we still look forward to experiencing some day with him. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Whitmarsh/Eyerly family says
Maureen, Dave and Klapmeier family,
Our hearts are with you during this sad time of Bill’s passing. We pray God’s grace and love comfort you.
Rick and Dee Abbott says
Maureen, Bruce, Kim, David, Randy, Joel, Tari and families: We were deeply saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. We will keep each of you in our prayers for our Lord’s comfort, peace and solace for you. We cherish our memories of our shared times together, and of Bill’s quiet gentlemanly demeanor. May God bless you as each of you grieve.
John Magalsky says
Bill will be truly missed.
Kathy Jackson (Ulrich) says
Maureen, my prayers are with you and your family. I have been thinking of you lately, wondering how Bill was doing, wishing he and dad (Kermit) could have been in the same nursing home. I will let dad know of his passing the next time I call him. I love you. May the Lord and our external hope comfort you.
Marcy Parks says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Bill was a good man, with a wonderful family. My heart goes out to all of you.
Marcy Stabler Parks
Christine Gregory says
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Bill was a great across the street neighbor to my folks, Dave and Stella Newby and my brother Rick and I when we were growing up. Bill was a real gentleman. Bill and all of you are in my prayers.
Chris (Newby) Gregory
Peggy Hanton says
Dear Maureen and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Hanton and Peggy Sisson Hanton
Loree Jeffers (Ulrich) says
Maureen and family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Your family has always been very special to me. We spent a lot of growing up time together in church and school events. Bill always had a smile on his face, and I love all the visits that I had with you two through the years. God bless you all and give you the peace that only he can give. My love to you all❣️