Jack William Klinefelter, 84, passed away unexpectedly at 8:26 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Jack was born in Arcola, to Jacob M. and Gladys Marie (Hill) Klinefelter on Feb. 19, 1930. He and Marilyn R. Kitchen were married Jan. 14, 1956, in Columbia City. She survives.

A Warsaw, resident, Jack was employed for eight years as a general manager for American Home Center. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and attended Dutchtown Brethren Church. Jack was past president of Warsaw Little League and a member of the NRA. He was also a member of the North South Skirmish Association and participated in their competitions. He enjoyed fishing, camping, wood working and was an avid outdoorsman. Jack was politically minded and known for his letters to the editor on such matters.

In addition to his wife of 59 years: Marilyn; he leaves behind two sons: Jack W. (Tammy) Klinefelter Jr., Nashville, Tenn.; and John J. (Trinia) Klinefelter, Warsaw; his daughter: Valerie (Kevelin) Grimes, Nashville, Tenn; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by two half-brothers: Lowell Klinefelter; and Robert Jean Heminger; and a half-sister: Alice Wallace.

Family and friends will gather from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, for a time of sharing memories in support of one another. A service celebrating Jack’s life will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in the funeral home. Marilyn’s brother, Michael Kitchen, will conduct the service and Pastor Jack Worth, Dutchtown Brethren Church, will assist.

Burial will follow in Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green, Indiana.

The family has asked that gifts in Jack’s memory be given to Matty’s Vision, Hermitage, Tenn. or online at www.mattysvision.com

The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Jack William Klinefelter.