Rolland Klenz

Rolland “Rollie” Klenz, 84, passed away November 1, 2024, at the Ohio State University Hospital. He was born in Celina on January 31, 1940, to Glen and Violet (Bollenbacher) Klenz. On July 3, 1960 he married Virginia Elling, who survives in Delphos.

Rollie is also survived by his daughter:  Brenda (Dennis) Schnipke of Ottoville, four sons:  Rodney Klenz of Ottawa, Randall Klenz of Delphos, Russell, Klenz of Lafayette Roger Klenz of Utah, 14 grandchildren: Brent Schnipke, Craig Schnipke, Melissa DeLong, Christopher Klenz, Samantha Widmer, Kylee Klenz, Jillian Klenz, Isabella Klenz, Jack Klenz, Bryan Klenz, Charles Klenz, Ryan Klenz, Morgan Carr, Miranda Klenz, Reis Klenz; and 15 great grandchildren, his sister: Elaine Fritzinger.
 

Rollie is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law: Bill Fritzinger, daughter-in-law: Jill Klenz, grandchildren: Anthony Schnipke, Michelle Schnipke, Michaela Klenz.
 

Rollie was a faithful member of Saint Peter Lutheran Church for 64 years.  He was hired at Harter and Son Funeral Home in 1960, and became a fixture there. Rollie worked faithfully there for 56 years, doing a little of everything, including the ambulance service the funeral home provided. He could fix anything. Rollie loved being with his family and especially enjoyed camping with them.  He loved people; between the ambulance service and funeral home he touched thousands of lives through his work. He was a man of a million great stories and loved to tell them to everyone
 

There will be a private service held with the family at a later date. Harter & Schier Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church.