Anthony (Tony) Klott

Anthony (Tony) Albert Klott, age 91 of Bowling Green, passed away March 2, 2019 at the Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 9, 2018 at the St. Clement Catholic Church with Rev. Jason T. Doke officiating. Burial will be held at St. Clement Cemetery with military honors being conducted by Missouri Military Honors and VFW Post #5553. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at the Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. Tony was born September 18, 1927 at his families homeplace in Hermann, MO, the son of William & Colette (Schneider) Klott. He married Bernadine Meyer Klott on April 16, 1955 in St. Clement, MO. She preceded him in death in 2018. Survivors include their children Mike Klott (Teresa) of Bowling Green, Mark Klott (Sandy) of Curryville, Margie Chaney of Kansas City, MO, Joe Klott (Stephanie) of Curryville, Greg Klott (Stacie) of Harrison, AR; Grandchildren Christopher Klott of Hawk Point, MO, Hillary (Klott) Hakenwerth (Jason) of Bowling Green, Ben Klott of Curryville, Ella Klott of Columbia, Kristen Hagen (Tom) Nashville, TN, Jack Chaney of Kansas City, MO, Kate & Rachel Klott of Curryville, Colin Klott of Harrison, AR; Great grandchildren Addison & Rory Hagen of Nashville, TN, Ryan Hakenwerth of Bowling Green, MO; two sisters, Joan Eckerle of Washington, MO & Bernadette Overkamp (Norbert) of Waukesha, WI; Brother-in-law Ray Meyer (Delores) of Bowling Green, Three sister-in-laws Rita Meyer of Vandalia, MO, Lorraine Meyer of Bowling Green, MO, Betty Klott of Hermann, MO; Numerous nieces & nephews He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, siblings James Klott, Eleanor (Klott) Heberle, Maurice Klott, Leo Klott & son-in-law Dale Chaney. Tony was a member of the St. Clement Catholic Church since 1947. He sang in the church choir for 48 years. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1954, served as Grand Knight and was also a 4th Degree member until his death. Tony was baptized, confirmed and received his first communion as St. Joseph Catholic Church in Little Berger, MO. He attended First Creek School for 8 years. He started working at the age of 14 on Charlie Jordans farm, he worked there for 2 years for 50 cents a day, plus room & board. He then worked for Charlie Brandhorst on his farm, he worked there for 3 years for $40.00 a month, plus room & board. Tony served in WWII. He was drafted into the Army March 4, 1946. He went to basic training at Camp Robertson in AR. Tony was stationed in Japan, he was a chaplain’s assistant at Sugamo Prison where he did missionary work. When Tokyo Rose was let out of prison, Tony was the one to drive her to her relatives. Tony came to Pike County April 15, 1947. He worked for Louie & Edwin Scherder on their farm for 19 years. In 1968 Tony became a substitute mail carrier, after 13 years he received a regular route, which he retired from in April of 1989.While carrying the mail Tony also drove a truck for Harry Twellman & farmed for himself. Tony continued to farm until 2000, when he retired from farming, Tony drove a truck for UAP/Richter starting in 2001 before completely retiring in 2012. Tony & his beloved wife Bonnie enjoyed traveling, they took several trips to Europe & Hawaii, also frequently traveled within the US. Pallbearers are Mike Klott, Mark Klott, Joe Klott, Greg Klott, Christopher Klott & Ben Klott. Honorary Pallbearers are Jack Chaney, Colin Klott, Gerald Merz, Alan Salfen, Chris Tophinke, John Mullen, Tony Twellman, Larry Scherder, Claude Niemeyer, Ted & Wayne Struckhoff. Memorials may be made to the St. Clement Church or the St. Clement Cemetery Online condolences may be left at www.bibbveach.com.

Anthony (Tony) Klott

September 18, 1927 - March 2, 2019