It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe Gene Klingensmith of Emporia, Kansas, born in Newton, Kansas, who passed away on November 25, 2022, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Gene Klingensmith to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Alvin H. Klingensmith and Frances Klingensmith (Doty); his daughter Sandra Klingensmith; and his brother Silas Klingensmith. He is survived by : his former life partner Mary Ann "Kate" Elliott; his wife Marilyn Baker; his children, Daniel Klingensmith (Teraricka) of Emporia and Elaine Legitt (John) of Chanute; his siblings, Richard Klingensmith (Cheryl) of Iola, Royanna Ward (Tom) of Topeka and Linda Klingensmith of Topeka; and his grandchildren, Williem Klingensmith, Austeen Legitt and Tatianna Legitt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka VA Hospital and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home