- Date Of Birth: December 5, 1938
- Date Of Death: October 18, 2017
- State: Illinois
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.
