First Posted: 1/24/2013
LIMA
Louise Montgomery Klopfenstein, 89, died at 2:23 a.m. Jan. 22, 2013, at Wyngate Senior Living Center.
She was born April 7, 1923, in Allen County, the daughter of the late Henry Miller and the late Mary Hess Miller. Louise married Clyde F. Montgomery, who preceded her in death. Louise married Harold E. Klopfenstein on Aug. 6, 1974. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1991.
She was a homemaker, but had previously worked at The Lima News and then for Jack Sommerville Insurance. She loved gardening, feeding and watching the birds. She enjoyed her time while at Wyngate making new friends and participating in their activities.
Surviving are two sons, Steve C. (Marilyn) Montgomery, of Elida, and Craig L. (Carol) Montgomery, of Lima; a daughter, Marcia Kay Tilford, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two stepsons, Harold S. Klopfenstein and Charles Klopfenstein, both of Florida; two stepdaughters, Mary Lou Dillard, of Indiana, and Lois Ann Falk, of Florida; seven grandchildren, Crystal (Jeremy) Montgomery-Boring, John (Tiffany) Montgomery, Bryan Montgomery, Jennifer (Greg) Parker, Derek Tilford, Courtney (Michael) Wanat and Shelley (Mike) Buch; six stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert (Martha) Miller, of Elida, and Marion (Betty) Miller, of Lima; and a sister, Hazel Dunn, of Lima.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Miller; and a sister, Catherine Koenig.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ash Grove Brethren Church. Robert Eugene Miller will officiate.
Interment will be in Ash Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 740 Commercial Dr., Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551; or American Diabetes Association, 471 E. Broad St., Suite 1630, Columbus, OH 43215
Online condolences may be made to the family at chamberlainhuckeriede.com.