of Paris, AR
September 3, 1943 - May 26, 2020
Jerome Joseph ''Jerry'' Klaeger, 76 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Paris. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Paris to his parents, Gilbert and Cecilia (Strobel) Klaeger.
Jerry was retired from Cloyes Gear Company in Subiaco after working for over 42 years in the maintenance department. He was known as a workaholic who always enjoyed being outside, from working on his farm, riding horses or even riding his motorcycle. He was a United States Navy Veteran and was a member of the St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Cecilia (Strobel) Klaeger; one sister, Mary Sharum and one brother, David Klaeger.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jane ''Janie'' (Koch) Klaeger of Subiaco; two daughters, Janet Carmack and husband Mike of Charleston and Julie Geels and husband Brian of Bentonville; one son, David Klaeger and wife Karin of Spiro; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Carmack, Zachary Carmack and wife Lindsey, Melissa White and husband Tripp, Tate Durant and wife Alisha, Karlie Osborn and husband Coleman, Lauren Klaeger, Tessa Klaeger, Cecilia Klaeger, Olivia Geels and Noah Geels and 5 great grandchildren.
A rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m., on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel, O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris. We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and rosary attendance at St. Benedict Catholic Church to 150 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Pallbearers will be Zachary Carmack, Noah Geels, Tate Durant, Coleman Osborn, Tripp White and Walter Strobel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jennifer Carmack, Melissa White, Karlie Osborn, Lauren Klaeger, Tessa Klaeger, Cecilia Klaeger and Olivia Geels.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Subiaco Academy, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, Arkansas, 72865.
I am so sorry to hear about this. Prayers to all the family. Jerry was a loving man and loved all his kids and grandchildren. He always smiled. Loved his farm. One great hard working man!!
Julie and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace during this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Prayers for your family. Jerry was a hard working man who valued his family and faith. Farming was at his core. May God grant you peace and comfort through this time of sorrow.
Janet, we are so sorry for your loss and are keeping you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth, Missy, Brittany and TJ Tucker
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Janie and family, Jerry was always pleasant and hard working. Willing to help anyone. Simply put,he was a good man and will be missed.
Janie,
So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for comfort. Enjoyed working with you both at Cloyes. Jerry was one of a kind, he will be missed.
James and Cheryl (Trusty) VanLandingham
Janie, Jerry's was a life well-lived. A nicer man I have not met.
He served his family, church, community, and country in an
honorable and loving way.
Janie, Janet, David and Julie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Jerry was a hard working man and would always come to help people whenever they needed it.
Paul and Melissa Frederick
To Janet and Family, So sorry for your loss.
Monte and Cheryl Brotherton
I am so very sorry for your loss Janie. Jerry was always there to help everybody. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family .
Janie
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed working with you and Jerry.
Robbie and Max Harrison
Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Janie we are so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed watching you and Jerry moving so quickly thru the plant. Our prayers are with you and your children and grandchildren.
Sorry for your loss he was an asset to our community and a good man.
Janie we are so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a good one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Teresa and Brian Cooper.
Janie I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Our prayers are with you and your family
Janie and family, our hearts anf prayers are with you all. Tragedy is met with great grace, or else we couldn't bear it. So sorry, neighbor
Janet and family, our hearts are heavy with sadness at the passing of your dad and your entire family will be in our prayers for the days to come. I pray that God will give you the strength to get through the coming hard days as well as heal your hearts from within. Heartfelt hugs and prayers to all. May He Rest in Peace!
We are. So sorry for your loss . Praying for you and your Family.
Janie, Janet, David, Julie, and extended family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. Praying for you all and that God guides you through this unexpected tragedy. He will surely be missed.
Janie, I was Jerry’s therapist when he had his first shoulder surgery and then again when he had to have it repaired. You definitely couldn’t keep him down. I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janie and kids, I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Jerry at Cloyes. He definitely was a workaholic.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janie prayers to u and the family during this hard time Jerry was a good man.
We are so sorry for your loss Janie. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. We don’t always understand Our Lord’s actions but we must always trust in Him. May Jerry Rest In Peace with The Lord.
Praying for you and your family.
Janie I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and family.
Janie I am praying for you and your family Jerry will be miss by all I will miss his beautiful smile
Janie and family,
Our heart hurts for you all. So sorry. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap His arms around you all at this difficult time.
Janie and family, Prays for your family. Words are just so hard to come by right now. Just know that God has your all wrapped up with a great big hug. Remember he has given you so many good memories to share with each other. So sad to hear of his sister dying. Prayers for her family too. Hang in there!
Janie and family, so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the years I worked with Jerry at cloyes.
Janie,I'm so sorry for your loss.I'm praying for you and the family.
Virginia Lux Carr
Janie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Janie, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Janie and Klaeger family-I was saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved husband and father. Jerry was one of the most dedicated and hard working employees throughout his career in maintenance at Cloyes. From my first days in the mid Eighties in Paris, he stood out because of his fast walk and get it done attitude. Over the years, I was able to give him several length of service awards. He was one of those people who I called "the backbone of company". My deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Jerry.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Janie & Family So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts & prayers for your family during this difficult time,
I understand the sadness and grief you and your family are experiencing at this time and I pray God gives you comfort. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janie and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! Here hoping God wraps you all in his arms and helps you find comfort through this difficult time. God bless.