Arne Leonard Kleppe Obituary
We bid farewell to Arne Leonard Kleppe of Gonvick, Minnesota, born in Bagley, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 20, 2025 at the age of 81. Arne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Kleppe and Mae Kleppe; his children, Arla, Anders and Alex; his brother Vernon Kleppe; and his niece Kimberly Redder.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Jean Carlson; his siblings, Roger L. Kleppe (Jean) of North Branch, Minn., Linda Walton (Wendell) of Buffalo and Ardell Redder (Chuck) of Northfield, Minn.; and his sister-in-law Sherry Kleppe of Horace, N. D.. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces as well as a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, please do as Arne would have done and take a walk outside, enjoy the many wonders of nature and spend a few moments in silence being thankful for the countless gifts we are freely given from God.
