Lyle "Tootie" D. Kleckner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lyle “Tootie” Kleckner, age 91, of Hobart, passed away March 10, 2022, at the Brookdale Memory Care facility in Valparaiso, IN. Tootie was born December 25, 1930 in Demotte, IN to Charles and Mable Kleckner. He was a carpenter in Local 1005. Tootie was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time at his lake home in North Webster. He loved gardening, camping and spending time with his family. Tootie will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 62 years-Dorothy “Bonnie” Kleckner; three brothers-Eugene, Harold and Melvin Kleckner; three sisters-Norma (Bid) Davis, Phyllis Trottier, Kay Tweed. Tootie is survived by his three sons-Larry (Mavis) Kleckner of Valparaiso, Ron (Joyce) Kleckner of Sebastian, FL, Tom (Nancy) Kleckner of LaPorte, IN; one daughter-Cindy (Herb) Kuehn of LaPorte, IN; five grandchildren-Aimee (Sean) Funkhouser of North Judson, IN, Zak Kleckner of Vero Beach, FL, Jacob (Cory) Kleckner of Melbourne, Fl, Amber (Dave) Linsemeyer of Porter, IN, Adam (Melisa) Kuehn of North Judson, IN; nine great grandchildren-Gavin and Gracie Funkhouser, Faith and Zoe Kleckner, Ian and Ezra Kleckner, Lily and Lacie Linsemeyer, Ryan Kuehn; one sister-Sandra (Wray) Loney. Services for Tootie will be private for immediate family. Burns Funeral Home (Hobart) entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Lyle "Tootie" D. Kleckner

December 25, 1930 - March 10, 2022