September 14, 1948 – July 23, 2018
Michael Lewis Klepfer, 69, Sheridan, formerly of Westfield, passed away on Monday morning, July 23, 2018 at Majestic of Sheridan, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 14, 1948 in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Jeanette (Michael) Klepfer.
Michael was a 1967 graduate of North Central High School. Following graduation, he would soon enter the workforce, spending the first part of his career as a machine operator with many different firms, including Carmel Screw, Standard Locknut, Westfield Manufacturing and Aldo-Andretti Machine and Engineering. In 2003, he retired from manufacturing and decided to try his hand at the transportation industry. This seemed to be a perfect fit. For 12 years, Michael was a bus driver/aide for the Westfield Washington School System. He enjoyed his time around the kids as much as he enjoyed his fellow drivers. He was also a driver for Midwest Transportation of Whitestown, delivering school buses all over the Midwest. While having two full-time careers, he also found time to do a little farming.
Always trying to stay active, Michael enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He also liked to keep himself active socially. He loved playing cards and bowling with the Shriner’s Transportation League, but the one activity he truly fell in love with over the last few years was calling Bingo for the Lebanon Senior Citizens. Michael very much enjoyed watching his wrestling as well, both WWE and RAW.
Family played a very important part in Michael’s life. He was an avid sports fan, and absolutely loved following all of his grandchildren’s sporting adventures at Westfield, Sheridan and Seeger high schools. Michael always loved rooting for the underdog, unless his wife was cheering for the same team. Then, of course, he was duty bound to go against her.
Michael’s Masonic family was also an important part of his life. He was a 43-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a Past Master with Westfield Fidelity Lodge #115. The Westfield lodge merged with the Sheridan Fidelity Lodge F&AM 309, where Michael would act as their treasurer. He was also a member of the Westfield Order of the Eastern Star #525, where he served as a Past Worthy Patron, and also served as Past Associate Guardian for the Westfield Job’s Daughters.
Michael is survived by the love of his life, Terry S. (Hofer) Klepfer. She and Michael were married in Fayette, Ind., on May 24, 1968.
Also surviving are his step father, Rush Harmon, Jr.; one son, Michael L. Klepfer, Jr. (Marcia), Noblesville; two daughters, Karen S. Klepfer-Groff, Veedersburg, Ind., and Kay L. Klepfer-Earley, Sheridan; eight grandchildren, Logan, Leah, Libby, Matthew, Benjamin, Zachary, Kaitlyn and Douglas; one great-granddaughter, Luna; one great-grandchild, Ryker, is on the way; and four brothers, John Klepfer (Debbie), Cicero, Jay Harmon (Jennifer), Sheridan, Gary Klepfer, and Jerry Klepfer (Denise) of Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Steve Klepfer.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Fishers. Pastor Thomas “Tom” Beatley of the Osgood United Methodist Church will be officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic Service starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
In honor of Michael’s daughter Karen, memorial contributions may be presented to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., July 26
Service: 1 p.m., July 27
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: KerchevalFuneralHome.com