Louis “Lou” M. Klutzke

August 4, 2024

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Louis “Lou” M. Klutzke, 83, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away August 4, 2024 in his home.  He was born on October 21, 1940 in Lafayette to Otto B. and Jennie Marie (Dewitt) Klutzke.  He married Zenaida Loveless on December 22, 2012 and she survives.

Lou was a 1959 graduate of Southwestern High School and served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years and was active duty for 22 of those months.  He worked as shop foreman and car inspector for Nickel Plate Railroad which was later Norfolk & Southern Railroad, retiring in 1995 after 34 years of service.  Lou was a member of the Elston Presbyterian Church in Elston, Indiana, a 45 year member of the Moose Lodge and was a former member of the Masonic Lodge.  He loved cars and going to car shows, motorcycles, western wear, and cowboy hats.

Memorial donations may be made in Lou’s honor to the Clinton County Cancer Fund, 258 ½ South Fourth Street, Apt. 2, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Visitation and Services

In accordance with Lou’s wishes, no services will be held.  Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center along with Clinton County Crematory, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort, are honored to assist the Klutzke family. 

Survived by:

Surviving along with his Wife: Zenaida are his Daughter: Satina Flaugher (Mike Musante) of Frankfort, Son: Matthew Klutzke of Middletown, WI, 4 Step-Daughters, Sisters: Norma (Gary) Thorp of Rossville and Nancy Benner of North Carolina, Granddaughters: Ashley (David) Chaney of Deer Creek and Morgan Flaugher of Frankfort, 9 Step-Grandchildren, and 4 Great-Grandchildren.  

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Susie Klutzke.

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13 Condolences for “Louis “Lou” M. Klutzke”

  1. Chris Pickrell August 5, 2024 at 12:47 pm

    Prayers and peace to the whole family!! Lou was one of a kind and a great man!!

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  2. Judy Smith August 5, 2024 at 1:04 pm

    Zenaida, My heart goes out to you. Hang on to the happy memories.

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  3. Jacquelyn Douglas August 5, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Satina & Matt,
    My deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. May many fond memories bring you peace and comfort. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.
    Jacque Douglas

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  4. Bob Freestone August 5, 2024 at 7:09 pm

    Zenaida – Words can’t express what I’m feeling right now. Lou and I have been the best of friends since graduating from high school in 1959. I could write a book on all the adventures we shared over these 65 years. Lou introduced me to my late wife. We were together for over 50 years when she passed from cancer in 2014. Lou and Zenaida were great support when I lost my 44 year old daughter from cancer in 2009. I guess, now, it’s my turn to show my support to his wonderful wife Zenaida. I honestly don’t know how she was able to take care of Lou’s needs in their home as she did. Lou is now in a better place than that he has had to endure for so long. God Bless the two of you.

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  5. Lauren Boyle August 5, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    Sending prayers for the whole family! It was a blessing to get to know Lou and Zenaida over the last few months.

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  6. Sandy Glover August 6, 2024 at 9:07 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. The family will be in my prayers.

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  7. Carol Musante August 6, 2024 at 2:43 pm

    Our sincere condolences to all of Lou’s family and friends. Prayers for strength at this sad time.

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  8. Deborrah Burgess August 7, 2024 at 10:01 am

    Matt & Satina, I am so very sorry for your loss, may God bless you during this difficult time! Debi(Buntin) Burgess

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  9. John Hobaugh August 7, 2024 at 10:11 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Louis passing. We never knew each other growing up. I thought he was still in Lafayette, and only knew of his side of the family from stories. When I heard he was in Frankfort, I had to connect with my “long lost down the line cousin.” I was so glad to have connected with him the past 15 years or so. I really enjoyed talking with him about our family and the past over coffee at McDonalds. Zenaida, thank you for bringing him in the past couple times so we could talk some more as his health declined. If you or anyone else in the family ever want to talk, please give me a call. I surely will miss him. I pray for peace and comfort for you and the whole family.

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  10. Janice Kersey August 8, 2024 at 6:32 pm

    Matt. Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He so supported you and was a very proud dad. Remember how he was at all your games. Sending sympathy your way. Mrs. Kersey

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  11. Brian & Teresa Leach August 8, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    Satina & family – So sorry for your loss. Hugs & Prayers in the days and weeks to come.

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  12. Forest Degal August 10, 2024 at 3:19 am

    To Zenaida all of Lou’s family: I was saddened to learn of Lou’s passing from a friend of his on Aug 9th. I’ll miss his sense of humor and his laugh. He had a huge heart who cared so much about others. I met Lou in Frankfort goodwill where we both enjoyed shopping. I’ll never forget when Lou, Zenaida and I hit 7 Goodwill stores in Indy, buying lots of stuff that we really didn’t need but it was a blast with Lou driving us around. His driving was an adventure too. We survived that day. All of you will be in my prayers and I’m so sorry about our beloved Lou!!

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  13. Ron Best August 12, 2024 at 5:20 pm

    Sorry to hear of Lou passing, he was always a good guy to me.

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