Howard Kleiboeker

Howard W. Kleiboeker, 78, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Howard was born December 5, 1938 in Shattuc, IL, the son of John Kleiboeker and Pauline (Knolhoff) Kleiboeker. He married Mary Ann Klasing on June 3, 1961 in Okawville, IL, and she survives him. In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, of 56 years he is survived by two sons: Larry Kleiboeker of Carlyle and Scott Kleiboeker and wife Diana of Centralia; two daughters: Lori Kell and husband Donnie of Walnut Hill and Sheila Donoho and husband Mike of Centralia; five grandchildren: Josh Lyons and wife Jenn of Centralia, Larry Kleiboeker Jr. of Centralia, Justin Donoho of Carbondale, Kristen Jones of Centralia and Jenna Donoho of Centralia; three great grandchildren: Drew Lyons of Centralia, Dylan Phillips of Centralia and Jaxon Halstead of Centralia; one brother: Duane Kleiboeker and wife Becky of Centralia; one sister: Dorothy Harre and husband Melvin of Nashville; two brothers-in-law: Lloyd Klasing and wife Mary Lou and Dennis Klasing and wife Alice all of Okawville, Deloris Althoff and husband Arnold of Addieville and Elaine Yehling of Okawville; many nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law: Leslie and Mildred Klasing and brother-in-law: Ray Yehling. Howard served in the United States Army. He worked for Lear Siegler for 22 years, he then went to work for the Plumber Pipefitters Local 653 working there for 25 years until his retirement. Howard enjoyed getting up early for coffee and going to local restaurants. He enjoyed farming, tractors, horses and going to auctions. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service for Howard Kleiboeker will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Girardin officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia or to the Donor's Choice and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, which is assisting the Kleiboeker with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Howard Kleiboeker

December 5, 1938 - October 18, 2017