Francis E. "Frank" Kloppenborg

Francis E. "Frank" Kloppenborg, age 81, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at a local area hospital, following an extended illness.

Mr. Kloppenborg was born on April 28, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York; son of the late Joseph and Ethel Keppler Kloppenborg. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, John Patterson; Mr. Kloppenborg was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church. Mr. Kloppenborg was retired from Kelly-Springfield Tire, with 25 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Kloppenborg, Clarkesville; daughters, Theresa Anderson, Buford, Kathryn Kloppenborg, Canton; grandson, David Anderson and great-grandson, Zachary Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Those wishing to express condolences to the Kloppenborg family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, Georgia. (706)778-1700