Kay Lynne Kloppenburg (nee Sullivan) 83, passed away in St. Charles, IL on April 14, 2022.
Kay was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 10, 1938 to parents Everett G Sullivan and Phyllis Jo (nee Kemming) Sullivan.
Kay spent her childhood and high school years in Des Moines, Iowa. As a child Kay liked to tap dance and was a talented accordion player. Kay later went to college at Iowa State University and was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. While at Iowa State she met her husband David Victor Kloppenburg.
Kay and Dave married in Des Moines, Iowa on May 31, 1959. They moved to Ohio in 1960 where they raised their two children Jeffrey and Stephen in Centerville, Ohio.
Kay worked as a teachers assistant and an office assistant at Normandy Elementary School until she retired in 2005. Upon retirement, Kay and Dave moved to McCormick, SC.
Kay enjoyed retirement and was a member of the Thurmond Lake Sail and Power Squadron. She loved boating, the beach, golfing and entertaining friends and family. Kay was an avid gardener and had won several Garden Beautiful awards in Ohio and was a member of the Garden Club in South Carolina. She was also an avid quilter and a member of the quilting club. Kay was active with her church where she played in the hand bell choir and was in charge of cooking for church events. Kay loved spending time with her many friends and enjoyed visiting with her children and grandchildren. Kay was always generous with her time and helping those in her community.
Kay is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years David Victor Kloppenburg. She is survived by children Jeffrey (Jennifer), Stephen (Stephanie), and grandchildren Caitlin, Daniel, Patrick, Makenzie, Julia and her sister in law Mary Joy Stead (Jerre).
Kay will be interred at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa, IA. The family will have a private service in May.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to Alzheimer’s Research at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, 2901 N. Central Ave., Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Steve and Jeff, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Dad so close together. This is a difficult time I'm sure. When I think of your mother, I think of typically a very happy person, who loved to laugh and get together with friends. Reading through the obituary - it brought up memories of her parents on their visits to Ohio. I have fond memories of our mothers together in a kitchen making candy to share with friends and co-workers for Christmas. One early memory I recall with happiness is when she would play the accordion. I mean - who else plays the accordion (other than Uncle AL on Cincinnati kids TV show)? When her passing was announced at Southminster on Easter Sunday, it was a bit of a shock and I could just sense grief in pockets of the congregation. She was a lovely person.
Blessings and prayers of sympathy to Jeff and Steve and their families, from Ann Hughes and Heather and Don and families. Centerville, Ohio neighbors and friends of Dave. Kay, Jeff and Steve. Lots of happy memories! So sorry for the loss of both Kay and Dave.