John Klippel, 84, of Random Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee.
He was born on March 5, 1929, in Hungary, the son of the late Peter and Maria (Koch) Klippel, and on November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elfriede "Frieda" Knapke in Milwaukee. Elfriede preceded John in death on November 25, 1993.
John and Frieda owned and operated John's Country Inn in Silver Creek for 18 years. He was also a carpenter building many homes in the Random Lake area.
Those John leaves behind to cherish his memory include three children, Monica (Art Marquardt) Klippel and Doris (Gary) Schladweiler both of Kewaskum and Ronald (Theresa) Klippel of Random Lake; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
In honor of John's wishes, private family services will be held.
The Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum has been entrusted with John's arrangements.