Steven Matthew Kleckner

Steven M. Kleckner 42, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, on the night of December 21, 2024.

Steven was born on February 17, 1982, in, Valparaiso Indiana, the son of Elaine (Weinkauff) and Harold Kleckner Jr. He had worked as an Union Carpenter.
 

Our dad made everyone laugh, was the life of the party, always confidently himself even though he knew most people didn’t like that. He was awesome at playing guitar, a great soldier and Veteran serving with the United States Army, a wonderful dad to his children. He enjoyed talking to anyone and everyone, spending time with his friends and family, fishing, hunting, and playing guitar and country music, but above everything, he loved being a dad.

Survivors include mother, Elaine Kleckner, Valparaiso, Indiana, son, Alex Kleckner, Lansing, Michigan, daughters, Alicia Kleckner, Bloomington, Indiana and Jasmine Kleckner, Grand Rapids, Michigan, brothers, Kurtis Kleckner and Michael (Cindy) Kleckner, both of Valparaiso, Indiana and his grandchild, Dakota Kleckner, Owosso, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his father.

His quote was “We live everyday, we only die once. So live everyday as if it was your last.” And he did.

A time to celebrate Steven’s life and visit with his family will be announced as soon as the family has the ability to provide. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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