Melvin John Klimek Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin John Klimek of Alexandria, Minnesota, who passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin John Klimek to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George Klimek and Ida Klimek (Thoennes); his son Keith Klimek; his grandson Matthew Klimek; his granddaughter-in-law Shana Zins; his great grandchildren, Savanna Miller, Boe Zins and Richie Zins; his sister Jean DeMartelaere; his son-in-law Michael Zins; and his siblings-in-law, Ardis Schmidt, Karen Schjei, Doreen Schjei, Hubert DeMartelaere, Irving Lorenz, Kenneth Schjei, Orvin Schjei, Orris Schjei and Clayton Schjei.

He is survived by : his wife Ardell Schjei; his children, Bill Klimek (Denice) of Osakis, Larry Klimek (Carol) of Elk River, Dave Klimek (Leeann) of St. Cloud, Duane Klimek (Michelle) of Alexandria, Paul Klimek (Christin) of Alexandria, Debra Nelson (Terry) of Glenwood, Kimberly Zins (Richard) of Glenwood and Pamela Matthiesen (Larry) of St. Augusta; his siblings, Romie Klimek (Arlene) of Glenwood, Jerry Klimek (Joyce) of Osakis, Richard Klimek (Shirley) of Garfield and Darlene Johnson (Kenneth) of Alexandria; and his sisters-in-law, Avis Lorenz and Judy Schjei. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews.