Greg Francis Klinkhammer
January 27, 1954 ~ June 6, 2023
Greg F. Klinkhammer, 69, Sioux Falls, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on June 6, 2023, after a heroic seven-year, nine-month battle with cancer.
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Greg Francis Klinkhammer was born on January 27, 1954, to George and Mae (Gassman) Klinkhammer. Greg spent the first 52 years of his life in Howard, SD, where he graduated from high school, got married, raised his family, and farmed. He married Patty Calmus on September 27, 1974, and to that union, they had four children; Tobin, Kain, Greg Austin, and Mandy along with twelve grandchildren.
Greg and Patty lived their last fifteen years in Sioux Falls where Greg worked at Sturdevant’s Auto Parts until his terminal cancer diagnosis in September of 2015. Greg underwent constant cancer treatments and procedures until the last few months of his life. That didn’t stop him from enjoying family events, grandchildren’s activities, trips, countless golf games/tournaments, and hunting.
Greg trusted in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for his salvation, had a heart for missions, and was active in his church community. From serving on the board of his church for six years, going on a mission trip to Peru where he helped rebuild a church that was destroyed by an earthquake, and working as a guide for Royal Family Kid’s camp for foster children, was both a member and leader of Bible study groups, and volunteering at The Banquet on numerous occasions. He was in his fourth year of reading the Bible in a year program. Throughout his cancer journey, Psalms 91 became a daily part of his life. Greg gave encouragement and support to others battling the disease.
Greg was adored by his grandchildren because he was such a kid at heart. He made up games and songs that made them laugh. Greg deeply and passionately loved his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and their families as well as his in-laws and their families, and will be missed by them, but will forever be in their hearts.
Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of almost 49 years, Patty; sons, Tobin (Nancy), Sioux Falls, SD, Kain (Emily), Hot Springs, SD, Greg (Claudia), Minneapolis, MN, and daughter, Mandy, Bennington, NE; grandchildren, Creighton, Felicity, Isaac, Jaidyn, Gabrielle, Rylie, Theodore, Calvin, Anna, George, Violet, and Ophelia Klinkhammer; seven brothers, Rick (Mary), Tea, SD, Terry (Donna), Jim (Kim), Lanny, Kim (Phyllis), Daron (Sharon), all of Howard, SD, and Paul (Tami), Witchita, KS; two sisters, Lynette Klinkhammer, Lewisville, TX, and Amy (Steve) Noonan, Howard, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews, and great-great nieces, and nephews.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mae Klinkhammer; his in-laws, Walter and Alice Calmus; a sister-in-law, Janet Klinkhammer; a brother-in-law, Gary Haven; and a nephew, Scott Haven.
Patti and family, my deepest condolences to you!
To Patty, kids and all the Klinkhammers. You have my prayers for comfort and peace and I know Greg is with his Lord and that he will be missed by so many. Hugs to all.
Patty and your family I am so sorry for your loss.
My sympathies to Patti and all of the Klinkhammer family.
Sending hugs and prayers to Patty, their family and the many relatives, friends and loved ones!!
Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
We are very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.