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Ricky Dean Kletz
Service Date:October 12th, 2011

Ricky Dean Kletz Bloomington, IL – Ricky Dean Kletz, 64, of Bloomington passed away Friday, October 07, 2011 at Advocate BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal at 4:03 am. Memorial services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Pastor Kurt Flora officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 11 am to 1 pm at the memorial home. According to Ricky’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington with full military honors provided by the Carl S. Martin American Legion Post 635 of Normal and the VFW Post 454 of Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the family in Ricky’s name are respectfully requested. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is handling arrangements. Ricky was born on December 11, 1946 in Bloomington, IL a son of Leslie R. and Delores (Buford) Kletz. He is survived by his son, Troy (Kim) Kletz of Heyworth; and four grandchildren, Kevin Kletz, Normal; Heather Kletz, Courtney Kletz, and Megan Kletz, all of Heyworth. Also surviving are five siblings, Lenny Kletz of Normal; Kathy (Reggie) Smith of Salem, MO; Susan Hawk of Bloomington; Garry (Kelly) Kletz of Bloomington; and Kristie Covington of Bloomington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Delores Kletz; a sister, Pamela Walley; two infant brothers; and two brother-in-laws, Richard Hawk and Craig Covington; and a sister-in-law, Janet Kletz. Ricky served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a Union carpenter and Millwright retiring from Union Local 63. Ricky was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 454 in Bloomington. He was an avid Cub fan, Nascar, and Bears Fan. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Ricky was a loving and caring son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. We will all miss him very much. Online condolences can be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com
  • From:  Gladys (Elkin) Dalton

    I am so sorry for your loss and ours. The Kletz family has always held a special place in my heart, and Ricky was one of my favorites because of his easy going and caring ways. May God bless and comfort you all as you mourn his passing. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

  • From:  tom sacry

    He's with Clem and Cookie sitting on a RainBow , drinking beer and telling stories , He will be OK.

  • From:  Guy Bragonier

    My sympathy to the Kletz family, used to visit with him and my dad often, Great stories, and a cold beer, will never forget him!

  • From:  Dick Shoemaker

    My deepest sympathy to the family. I will always remember his smile and good nature he will truly be missed. May god bless you in this time of sorrow.

  • From:  Donald Richert

    I havere member when Ricky was born, Ricky was a very nice baby and grew up to be a very good man. I was Less and Tottie first cousin cousin, they were a great couple. We will all mis them all very much.

  • From:  Cyndi Hays

    Troy and Family: At times like this there is never enough words to help heal the pain! Know that you are loved and we are all here for you. God bless you all during this difficult time...

  • From:  Shannon

    i'm so glad i got to spend so much time with uncle Rick through out these last five years. He would always have a story to tell me every single time i walked through the door. My favorite story was one he told me often about growing up with his brothers and sisters..all about hunting squirrels and rabbits down in Kletzville and lots of mischief they used to get into, and how much fun they all had...Ricky always made me feel like i was home by having ham and beans ready and grandmas magazines laid out for me to read. He lived his life the way HE wanted to despite what others thought about him..i envy him for that. i will always remember how he cared for our grandma and how much he cared for me..i will miss his perfect golf stroke and all of his stories..

  • From:  Rae Ann Ahlers

    I went to school and was a good friend of Pam Kletz Wally . I haven't seen Ricky in years. Please accept my deepest sympathy . Ricky was a real sweet person and I know he will be greatly missed.

  • From:  Jim Roberts

    I remember Rick for 40 some years I knew him .He was a good guy and I will miss him .My deepest sympathy to all his family.

  • From:  Denise Schwemlein- Flores

    Kristy and family, please accept my condolences during this time of sorrow. Praying for all of you and may God give you expounding peace through your time in need.

  • From:  Bob & Laura Dudgeon & family

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kletz Family. We feel your sadness. Rick was a great guy and will be missed. Love Bob & Laura Dudgeon and family

  • From:  Connie Hensley

    Thinking of all of you today. We had some fun back in the day, didn't we? Love you all!

  • From:  Robert Walley

    Ricky was his own man, he will truly be missed. I am blessed to have known him as a friend,brother-in-law,and patriot. Rest in peace Ricky.

  • From:  Susan Hawk - Sister

    What am I going to do with out my brother. We had good times and bad times. He was always there for me. If I had a problem I would go and talk to him about it. He would always tell me like It was. He read alot and watched TV. Yes he was one of a kind. I remember when he came back from vietnam, We made a big banner that said. Welcome home Ricky Dean Kletz to Kletzville USA. That was the most we was proud of him. Yes he made it back to all of us. I wish he could have live much longer. I know I will miss him so much. Who now can I go too. Help me when I have a broblem. He was a very wise person. there was not a thing he didn't know about. Rick we love you very much and will miss you..Now u are with MOM DAD and the rest of your family and friends.and most of all Love Ones.