Eugene E. Kluck

August 2, 1922 - October 1, 2012

Eugene E. Kluck, age 90, of Pierce City, MO died on Monday, October 01, 2012, at Freeman Health System West in Joplin, MO. Mr. Kluck was born near Pierce City, MO on Wednesday, August 02, 1922. He was the son of Edward and Margaret (Wecker) Kluck. Mr. Kluck was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, and a well known business man in Pierce City, owning Friendly Supply for many years. He was very active in the Pierce City Chamber of Commerce, always seeing that the children had candy for Christmas. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army in WW II. Mr. Kluck married Lorene Jarzembek on August 21. 1946, and she preceded him in death on September 28, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert, on May 29, 1976. He is survived by the following: his daughter, Cheryl and her husband Fred Chapman of Pierce City; his six grandchildren, Stephanie Chipman, Robert Kluck, Mark, Greg, Eric, and Jeff Chapman; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO on Wednesday, October 03, 2012, from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with Rosary to follow at 8:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be said at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, MO on Thursday, October 04, 2012, beginning at 10:30 A.M. with Father Peter J. Morciniec officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church.