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Kenneth Klotz, 83, of Baldwinsville, New York, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018. He was born at home, in the town of VanBuren, on March 2 ,1934 to the late Helen (Klotz) Kirkendall and Earl Klotz. He was retired from the P&C Warehouse, where he worked for 28 years and was part of the Teamsters Union. Kenny always had a twinkle in his eye and a sweet smile on his face. In his free time, he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He loved to play cards, checkers and to entertain the little ones with his bird calls and Donald Duck impersonations. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. Kenny is predeceased by his wife, Beverly; his son, Kennie G. Klotz; stepsons, Fred White, Jr. and Raymond White; brothers, Clayton Klotz, Reed Klotz, Fredrick Klotz, Elias Klotz and Albert Kirkendall, and sister, Florence Klotz Lamica.
Kenny is survived by his three daughters, Rose (Doug) Bruno, Jennifer (Guy) Osborne, Elaine (Howard) Fellows; his son, Michael Klotz; stepson, Harold (Carla) White; three brothers, Rick (Sadie) Kirkendall, Daniel (Cathy) Kirkendall, Raymond (Betty) Klotz; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and his niece/caregiver, Katie (Rich) Sovie.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, from 4pm - 7pm, at Gates Funeral Home, 29 W. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, NY. Funeral service will be at 10 am Friday at Gates Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Warners, NY.
Date of Death: February 9, 2018
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