Bernard Klapperich Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard Klapperich (Watertown, South Dakota), who passed away on December 8, 2025 at the age of 90. 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, Leon Klapperich and Leone Klapperich (Fortin); his wife Roberta Elizabeth Chalmers; and his siblings, Tom, Ann Kitterman and Monica Kapperich.
He is survived by: his stepchildren, Judy DiazdeLeon of Sioux Falls, SD, Albert "Bud" Hansen (Brenda) of Watertown, SD and Lee Anne Bymers of Watertown, SD; his siblings, Larry Klapperich (Sharon) of Redfield, SD, Betty Barrie (Joe) of Wall, SD, Sally Klapperich Wolberg of Redfield, SD, Pat Paulson (Paul) of Wall, SD and Bill Klapperich (Carol) of Spearfish, SD; his grandchildren, Holli Hansen (Brian McGreevy), Scott Hausvik, Jeff Hansen (Amy) and Stephanie Ziegeldorf (Jerrad); his great grandchildren, Hunter Hansen (Nicole), Morgan Determan (Garrett), Cole Hansen, Khloe Ziegeldorf, Kaden Ziegeldorf, Brady Hausvik, Tyler Hausvik and Brooks Hausvik; and his great great grandchild Makenna Determan.
