With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Fred Klaus Jr. (Racine, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Fred left this world on April 18, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Fred Klaus and Sarah Klaus (Ernst); his wife Sandra Patrick; and his sisters-in-law, Isabelle Reynolds, Marian Sroka, Jeanette Williams, Nancy Patrick and Shirley Patrick.

He is survived by : his children, Jeff Klaus (Sue) and Lynda Berard; his grandchildren, Joe Klaus (Chelsea), Jessica Ward (Johnny), Trevor Berard, Krysta Henningfield and Rebecca Berard; his great grandchildren, Kylie Haubrich, Addyson Berard, Summer Berard, Aadan Abdi, Jocelynn Ward, Jackson Ward, Michael Klaus, Kayden Klaus and Carson Klaus; his sisters, Judith Hurtienne (Bill) and Donna Leroy (Roger); and his siblings-in-law, Gloria Wagner (Virginia Forbes) and William Patrick. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church (3700 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53405). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or Racine Lutheran High School in memory of Fred Klaus.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Purath Strand Funeral Home