Dennis E. Kloida

Dennis Eden Kloida, age 72, went to his eternal home in heaven; after battling years with painful health issues. It was a peaceful passing with Barb at his side, on November 2, 2024 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Dennis was born on November 7, 1951 in Manitowoc, son of the late Eden and Maybelle (Kronberg) Kloida. In 1970 he graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School and in 1975 obtained a Bachelors Degree from UW Oshkosh. Dennis retired after 25 years as a Correctional Officer for the Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department. 

On June 13, 1981 he married Barb Husar, and together they raised their two daughters and have been blessed with 5 grandchildren. He was an avid hunter, looking forward to that opening day. Enjoyed coaching basketball from his daughters to the girls team at St. John's Newtonburg. In the last few years, he enjoyed watching his pride and joy, play his game. Dennis also enjoyed fishing, both on the pier for those huge salmon or in a boat for pan fish. He spent countless summers playing bar league baseball. He enjoyed traveling especially trips to Mexico and Hawaii with Barb.

He is survived by his wife, Barb, daughters: Lauren (James) Hackmann and Lindsey (Joseph) McCormick; five grandchildren: Landon, Norah, and Georgia Hackmann, Jack and William McCormick; two sisters: Sandy Kloida, Cathy (Duane) Stoehr, one brother, Frank (Melody) Kloida; one surviving uncle, Lloyd Kerscher; two sisters-in-law, Sandi (Randy) Bruechert and Debbie (Richard) Husar-Prather; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Friends and family may gather on Opening Day of deer hunting, November 23, 2024 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc; from 9:00 am until 11:00 am with memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. Private inurnment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 

A special thank you to the staff at Harbor View Assisted Living for their unending patience and compassionate care, and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the comfort given to Dennis and his family.