Kris Wayne Klitzke
December 25, 1960 - September 9, 2023
Kris Wayne Klitzke, age 62, died on September 9, 2023, at HaysMed Hospital in Hays, Kansas, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1960, in Ness City, Kansas, the son of Chester and Carol (Wood) Klitzke.
Kris worked in the oil field industry as a pumper until he retired in 2022, and even continued to work the industry after he was retired.
Kris loved to camp at Cedar Bluff Reservoir, where he would spend his weekends fishing and boating. When he wasn’t at the lake, he enjoyed watching Westerns or “Gold Rush,” scratching lottery tickets, or playing slots at the casino. But more than anything, Kris enjoyed being with his family.
On October 8, 1983, Kris married Coral Martin. To this union, two daughters were born, Morgan Klitzke of Olathe, KS, and Courtney Klitzke of Kansas City, KS. They were later divorced. He then married Denise Robbins on September 23, 1995. Two boys were born through this marriage, Kale Klitzke of Granite Falls, WA, and Kolt Klitzke (Makenzie Eck) of Ness City, KS. Denise died on June 26, 2006. On December 1, 2007, he married Susan Bean-Rupp. Two stepdaughters were brought into this marriage, April Rupp of Ransom, KS, and Katie Ray (Doug) of Pratt, KS.
Kris is survived by his wife Susan and his mother Carol, both of Ness City, KS, along with his two daughters, two sons, and two stepdaughters. He is also survived by his brothers, Kevin Klitzke (Cora) of Shreveport, LA, and Kent Klitzke (Terri) of Benton City, WA; sisters, Louella Slater (John) of Amarillo, TX, and Kim Davis (Ron) of Camano Island, WA; five grandchildren, Shelby Rupp (Lance), Dylan and Thomas Fehrenbach, Jayven and Kamden Teets; mother-in-law, Penny Foulke; father-in-law, Jerry Foulke; sisters-in-law, Michell Wall (Randy), Amy Stoecklein (Kevin), and Jill Keller; and brother-in-law Troy Bean (Katie); his fur babies, Chester, Gabbie, and Banjo, and many nieces and nephews.
Kris was preceded in death by his father, Chester; father-in-law, Robert Bean, and brother-in-law, Kevin Foulke.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kris Klitzke Memorial Fund for Cedar Bluff Reservoir in care of Susan Klitzke.
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