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.
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. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Susie Klutzke.
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. 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. Please visit archerweston.com, where you may share a message with the family.