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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Neil Klinker (son of Jerome Franklin Klinker and Shirley R. Spitznagle).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jerome Franklin Klinker was born 10 Dec 1933, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA (son of Frederick Henry Klinker and Ottilia Marie Sondgerath); died 3 Nov 2017.

    Notes:

    Jerome F. "Jerry" Klinker, 83, of Lafayette passed away Friday November 3rd at St. Anthony Health Care after a long battle with heart disease. Jerry was an entrepreneur and businessman, a friend of Lafayette Catholic Schools, a Purdue University supporter and a family man.

    Jerry was born December 10, 1933 to Fred and Ottilia Klinker of Otterbein and graduated from Montmorenci High School in 1951. Jerry attended Purdue University until being drafted into the military during the Korean conflict in 1952. After 18 months of training in Germany, Jerry was honorably discharged in April 1955.

    In 1958, Jerry and business partners originated Blue Print Specialties in Lafayette, which Jerry managed successfully until his retirement. In 1970, Jerry partnered with a friend and developed Eastern Engineering Supply in Muncie. In 1986, Jerry and longtime friend, Dr. Jim Pickerill, partnered to establish Saint Anthony Health Care, a Catholic nursing home which was blessed and dedicated by Bishop Wm. Higi. For 30 years Jerry has co-operated, treasured and been blessed by Saint Anthony, including the staff and chaplain Fr. Samuel, all of whom he considered family.

    Jerry loved Lafayette and the community. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral, the Knights of Columbus, the Sierra Club and the American Legion. Jerry was a generous supporter of Lafayette Catholic Schools and Central Catholic High School. Jerry loved Purdue University and was a John Purdue Club member. Jerry and wife Shirley enjoyed and attended athletic events for many years.

    Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley (Spitznagle) and their children Craig (Cheryl) of Fort Wayne, Neil of Lafayette, Lori (Curt) Johnson of Bow, NH and Lynn (Rich) Unger of Pittsboro. Family gatherings and vacations with his children and grandchildren were highlights of Jerry's family life and he will be missed greatly by his adored grandchildren, Lindsay, Chelsea, Joseph, Cassidy, Brooke, Paige, Megan, Ashley, and Rachel.

    Jerry is survived also by his sister Ottilia "Tillie" Clute, and brothers David and Victor. Jerry was preceded in death by his brother Fred and sisters Catherine Krodel and Mary Thornbury.

    The Rosary will be recited at 3:45 PM, with visitation until 7:00 PM Wednesday Nov. 8 at St. Mary Cathedral in Lafayette. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday Nov. 9 with Fr. Jeff Martin officiating, with the interment following at St. Mary Cemetery with American Legion Post 11 graveside rites. Those desiring may contribute in memoriam to Lafayette Catholic Schools. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be left at www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.comPublished in the Journal & Courier from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2017

    Jerome — Shirley R. Spitznagle. Shirley was born , Lafayette, Indiana. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Shirley R. Spitznagle was born , Lafayette, Indiana.
    Children:
    1. Craig Klinker
    2. 1. Neil Klinker
    3. L.A. Klinker
    4. L.M. Klinker


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick Henry Klinker was born 1 Aug 1895, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA; died Oct 1964.

    Frederick married Ottilia Marie Sondgerath 19 Nov 1925, Indiana, United States. Ottilia (daughter of Peter W Söntgerath and Anna Catherine Schmitt) was born 21 Jul 1898, Benton County, Indiana, USA; died 13 May 1991, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Ottilia Marie Sondgerath was born 21 Jul 1898, Benton County, Indiana, USA (daughter of Peter W Söntgerath and Anna Catherine Schmitt); died 13 May 1991, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    Children:
    1. Ottilia Marie Klinker was born 29 Dec 1926, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA; died 28 Nov 2017.
    2. Frederick Joseph Klinker was born 18 Mar 1928, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA; died 3 Sep 1991, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
    3. Catherine Ann Klinker was born 9 Feb 1930, Earl Park, Benton, Indiana, USA; died 9 Nov 2008, Jasper, Dubois, Indiana, USA.
    4. 2. Jerome Franklin Klinker was born 10 Dec 1933, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA; died 3 Nov 2017.
    5. D.C. Klinker
    6. V.L. Klinker
    7. Mary Virginia Klinker was born 17 Aug 1941, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA; died 14 Jul 2012.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Peter W Söntgerath was born 18 Jan 1862, Schöneshof, Siegkreis, Rheinland, Prussia; died 1934, Dunnington, Benton Co., Indiana.

    Peter married Anna Catherine Schmitt 16 Oct 1883, La Salle Co., Illinois. Anna (daughter of Wiemar Schmitt and Elizabeth Eschbach) was born 16 Nov 1866, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States; died 10 Nov 1938, Dunnington, Benton, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Anna Catherine Schmitt was born 16 Nov 1866, Richland, La Salle, Illinois, United States (daughter of Wiemar Schmitt and Elizabeth Eschbach); died 10 Nov 1938, Dunnington, Benton, Indiana, United States.
    Children:
    1. Catherine Anna Sondgerath was born 10 Jan 1886, La Salle County, Illinois, USA; died Aug 1967, Tonica, La Salle, Illinois, USA.
    2. Peter Paul Sondgerath was born 16 Sep 1887, Lasalle, Illinois; died 30 Mar 1961, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    3. Elizabeth M. Sondgerath was born 8 Aug 1889, La Salle Co., Illinois; died 5 Mar 1964, Dunnington, Benton Co., Indiana.
    4. Mary Sondgerath was born Apr 1892, Illinois.
    5. Clara M. Sondgerath was born Jun 1893, Indian Territory; died 1921.
    6. Wiemar William Sondgerath was born Nov 1895, Indian Territory; died 26 Jul 1964, Benton Co., Indiana.
    7. 5. Ottilia Marie Sondgerath was born 21 Jul 1898, Benton County, Indiana, USA; died 13 May 1991, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    8. Leo H. Sondgerath was born 4 Jan 1901, Dunnington, Indiana, USA; died 5 Feb 1988, Brook, Newton, Indiana, USA.
    9. Cecilia M. Sondgerath was born 1903, Indiana; died 1911.
    10. Gerald Joseph Sondgerath was born 4 Feb 1906, Dunnington, Indiana; died 24 Sep 2002, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.
    11. Frances Helen Sondgerath was born 14 May 1908, Parish W., Benton, Indiana, USA; died 16 Apr 2000, Fowler, Benton, Indiana, USA.
    12. Joseph F Sondgerath was born 21 Nov 1916, Dunnington, Indiana; died 3 Nov 1968, Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA.


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