Ivo L. Klenke, age 77 years, passed away November 13, 2018, at 10:31 pm, at his residence.

Ivo was born June 25, 1941 in Portland, IN, to Norbert and Victoria (Thobe) Klenke who preceded him in death. On May 7, 1966 he married Virginia "Ginnie" (Hemmelgarn) Klenke who survives in Lima.

Ivo was a graduate of Coldwater High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served during peacetime where he was stationed in Alaska. When he returned home, he worked in retail sales for Rainbow Cleaners where he would travel door to door selling sweepers. He was able to make a very successful career with his sales and continued for more than 40 years until he retired.

Ivo was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians. Most of all he loved his 4 daughters and his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Ivo is survived by his children: Cynthia Klenke of Lima, OH, Angela (James) O'Hara of Cincinnati, OH, Jennifer (Jeff Bonifas) Klenke of Lebanon, OH and Sara (Josh) Inglis of Lima, OH, grandchildren: Reece O'Hara, Olive O'Hara, Sophia Inglis, Abigail Inglis, Polly Mae Inglis and Calvin Inglis, 4 siblings: Elmer (Mary Lou) Klenke of Coldwater, OH, Annie (Paul) Tobe of Coldwater, OH, Esther Goettemoeller of Coldwater, OH and Patricia (Joe) Brockman of Portland, IN, 2 sisters in-law, Barbara Klenke of Cincinnati, OH and Joan Ranley of Ft. Recovery, OH and a brother in-law, Urban Knapke of Maria Stein, OH.

He was preceded in death by 6 siblings: Wilfred (Frances) Klenke, Mildred Knapke, Robert Klenke, Donald (Lilly) Klenke, Delores (Marvin) Muhlenkamp and Mary Lou Ranley and 2 brothers in-law, Danny Goettemoeller and Harold Ranley.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Charles Catholic Church. Officiating the Mass will be Fr. Kent Kaufman. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery following the service. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Army and the VFW #1275.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-6 pm at the Chiles-Laman Funeral And Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family which will be used for his grandchildren's education.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.