Wilbur Klopfenstein

Wilbur L. Klopfenstein, 82, of Goshen, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Courtyard Healthcare.

He was born October 9, 1936 in Beaver Crossing, Nebraska to James and Mabel (Eicher) Klopfenstein.

On September 15, 1956, he married Doris Roth in Goshen.

She survives along with two children, Kelly (Brett) Doberenz of Goshen and Gary (Bobbie) Klopfenstein of Middlebury; five grandchildren, Kasie and Zachery (Katie) Klopfenstein, Alex (Heather), Austin and Arick Doberenz; four great-grandchildren, Elliott, Aliyah, Jaxon and Aiden and two brothers, Ted Klopfenstein of Goshen and Keith (Joan) Klopfenstein of Elkhart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters and three brothers.

A 1954 graduate of Goshen High School, Willie retired as a captain from the Goshen Fire Department after 20 years of service.  He was a realtor from 1982 to 2016 and was named Realtor of the Year and listed in the Top 10 Realtors of Elkhart County.

He was a member of First Brethren Church, Goshen, Maplecrest Country Club and the Elks Club.  He and Doris vacationed in Venice, Florida for 20 years.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, cooking and entertaining.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and Thursday, December 6,  from 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral service at First Brethren Church, Goshen.  Pastor Cory Smith and former Pastor John Drexler will officiate.

Burial will follow in West Goshen Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to First Brethren Church.