William Frederick Klingler, Jr.
Born: January 08, 1931
Died: May 07, 2016
William (Bill) Frederick Klingler, Jr. was born January 8, 1931 in Oklahoma City, OK, to William Frederick and Opal (Madison) Klingler, Sr. He passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Oklahoma City.
He grew up and graduated valedictorian from Mulhall High School. He entered the Air Force in 1951 serving 22 years. Upon retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1973, William moved back to Guthrie, OK.
William liked all sports especially the Chicago Cubs. He was a fan of Sammy Sosa and even though Mark McGuire wasn’t a cubby he was his fan as well. Bill played and excelled in basketball in his high school years.
He loved to travel and was full of energy. He connected with everyone, especially with children. We are grateful for the love, energy and humor he brought into our lives.
William was preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters, Katherine Rose and Darlene McNeal, his first wife, Edna Hudson Klingler and a step-daughter, Kimberly Kerr.
He is survived by his wife Doris, daughter, Nancy Ledington, son, Ken Klingler and his wife Lea, step-daughter, Colleen Wolfe, son-in-law, Bill Kerr, grandchildren: Jordan Southerland and her husband, Trey, Zachary Klingler, Tyler Wolfe, James Wolfe, Janai Wolfe, Wiley Kerr, and Wyatt Kerr.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Summit View Cemetery with Reverend Robert Rose officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name, may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 224 East Noble Avenue, Guthrie, OK 73044.
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