Dennis Klinefelter Obituary (2023 - 2023)

Born Nov 18, 2023, Dennis Klinefelter attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Dennis Klinefelter.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Birth	Nov 18, 2023
Date of Passing	Dec 18, 2023
About	Dennis Gene Klinefelter died on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home in St. James (Rosati), MO. He was born November 18,1951, to Deal & Joan (Blanchard) Klinefelter in Waukegan, IL. He attended Beach Park schools & graduated in 1970 from Zion Benton Township High School. He worked & retired from Commonwealth Edison Station 16 for 30 years as a certified welder in mechanical maintenance. He was a hobby farmer in Somers, WI and was involved with AFS Exchange. Moving to Missouri in his retirement, he established & operated Essence of the Vineyard Bed & Breakfast. He also represented St. James Winery & Public House Brewing Company as a Brand Ambassador. He never met a stranger & was an avid collector who loved his family, friends & nature, always planting trees everywhere he lived. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cynthia (Randall), son James (Karrie) Klinefelter, daughter Lindsay (Derrick) Domes, grandchildren Brodie & Ava Klinefelter, sister Debra Pavletic, nieces & nephews along with AFS sons Balkir Zihnali, Chico Hindarto, Dag Kjetil Storoy. His laughter and humor will be missed by family & friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.