Bernard Francis "Bernie" Klopfenstein's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Crestline, Ohio

Bernard Francis "Bernie" Klopfenstein

May 2, 1944 - June 24, 2025 (81 years old)

Crestline, Ohio

Bernard Francis "Bernie" Klopfenstein's obituary , Passed away on June 24, 2025 in Crestline, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home

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Bernard Francis "Bernie" Klopfenstein

May 2, 1944 - June 24, 2025 (81 years old)

Crestline, Ohio

Bernard Francis Klopfenstein Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bernard Francis Klopfenstein of Crestline, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 81, on June 24, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmond Klopfenstein and Irene Klopfenstein (Metzger). He is survived by: his wife Sandy (Garverick) of Cardington; his children, Leah Belcher (Robert) of Colonial Beach, Virginia, Veronica Schick (Albert) of Colonial Beach and John Klopfenstein (Toni) of Tampa, Florida; and his siblings, John Klopfenstein (Marilyn) of Shelby, Dave Klopfenstein of Columbus, Cathy Meals (Wayne) of Carlisle, Joe Klopfenstein (Judy) of Peacedale, Tom Klopfenstein (Sandy) of Crestline, Zita Miller (Mike) of Crestline and Dan Klopfenstein (Patty) of Mansfield. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Praise Generation Church (6480 Lower Leesville Rd, Crestline, OH 44827).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Bernie's memory to anglingforrelief.org - an organization that serves pediatric cancer patients, and was founded by his grandson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home



Fri

June 27

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Praise Generation Church
6480 Lower Leesville Rd, Crestline, OH 44827

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