Glen R. Klopfenstein

         Glen Robert Klopfenstein, 84, of South Bend, passed away unexpectedly due to an automobile accident on October 6, 2020.

          Glen was born in Fulton County, Indiana on March 16, 1936 to Jacob C. and Dorothy L. (Hooten) Klopfenstein. He was a truck driver for Unisource Corp. in South Bend for many years. He was still working as a driver for Ridge Auto Parts of South Bend. On March 22, 1986, he married Patsy Joanne Garman in South Bend. He belonged to the Moose Lodge #599 of Elkhart, a member of the Northwest United Methodist Church, and a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association.

          Glen is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Joanne Klopfenstein, three daughters, Becky S. Barker of Indianapolis, IN, Amanda J. Pogotis of South Bend, Brenda S. Miller of Kentwood, Michigan, and two sons, Roger Alan of San Francisco, California, and Steven J. Garman of South Bend. He was the proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 15, and great great grandfather of 2. He is also survived by his sisters, Shirley A. Corpe and Pauline C. DeMeyer both of New Carlisle, step-sister, Sylvia Taelman of Auburn, Indiana, and his brother, Cecil W. Klopfenstein of South Bend. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Kristine Klopfenstein, son Robert Garman, sister June Fraizer, brothers, Wilbur H. Klopfenstein and Dean Klopfenstein, along with 2 step brothers, Ralph and Ted Taelman and step-sister Sylvia Plank.

          Friends may visit from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday, October 12th in the Hanley and Sons Funeral Home “Southwest” Chapel”, 23421 State Road 23, South Bend. A service celebrating Glen’s life will be held in the funeral home at 7:00pm, with Pastor Vickie Van Nevel officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Glen’s name to either the Northwest United Methodist Church, 21855 Brick Road, South Bend, IN 46628, Camp Millhouse, 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, IN or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

      HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Service extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Klopfenstein family.

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