Max Klosterman

Max E. Klosterman, 90, of Platteville, died on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Manor Care. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Rev. Zayna Thompson will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the Max Klosterman Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Max was born on July 27, 1927 in Platteville, son of Henry “Frank” and Nora Bell (Humbert) Klosterman. He was united in marriage to Wilma Thompson in 1953 and she preceded him in death in 1965. He then married Marilyn Klar in 1965 and she preceded him in death in 1975. After being discharged from the United States Navy in 1946, Max enlisted in the United States Army, serving 30 years before retiring in 1980. He was stationed all over the world, including tours during WW II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He enjoyed photography, woodworking, refinishing antiques and traveled extensively throughout the United States and overseas. He officiated hot air balloon races and was a certified German wine connoisseur.

He is survived by his daughter, Gloria (Steven) Schaefer; two grandchildren, Tiffany Klosterman and Shaun Schaefer; twin sister, Maxine Dennis and sister Beth (Arnold) Willis; brother, John Klosterman and stepson, David Kitelinger. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry in 2016, brother, Dale, and his parents.