George William Kleopfer
1892-1969

George served in France in World War I. A letter, which he sent to his parents, was printed in the Madison (Indiana) Courier in 1918.

"Somewhere in France - August 29, 1918.

My Dear Folks:

Just to start this year of my life right I am going to write to you. Come to think of

it I believe this is the farthest from home I have ever been when I celebrated a birthday. I have been waiting patiently for a letter from you but so far have had none. It would have been a fine present to have had lots of mail. Maybe I will get some though before the day is done. I may have another picture to send ypu in a few days. Bill Taylor was over today and we went over to town and had our pictures taken together so we could send some to our friends in K.C. He may leave soon and then it will be a long time before we meet again. Again I have been fortunate in getting a promotion. The major sent for me with four others the other day and presented us with Sergeant's warrants. We have been so busy for the last two weeks we hardly had time to breathe. They are letting up on sending them in now though we get a rest spell before long. I have several Kansas City friends of late but so far have not seen Raymond Jones. I sent a note to him by one of the men in his regiment the other day but have not heard from him. It sure seems good to see some old time friends. I'll write you as soon as I get some

mail. Yours lovingly, Sergeant George W. Kleopfer, Camp Hospital No. 3, Am. Ex. Forces, France APO 721, via New York."

George William Kleopfer, 76 years old, R.R. 4, Syracuse, a former Indianapolis resident, died yesterday in his home.

A native of Hanover, Mr. Kleopfer was a resident of Indianapolis 20 years prior to his retirement five years ago when he moved to Syracuse.

He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis and was former vice-commander of VFW Post 1587 here. He was a veteran of World War I.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Funeral Home at Syracuse with cremation to follow.

Survivors include the widow, mrs. Frances Kleopfer, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Clasen of madina, O.; a son George W. Kleopfer, Jr. of Rochester, Mich.; three brothers Arch Kleopfer of Hanover, Howard Kleopfer of Kent, Ind. and Elmer Kleopfer of Lexington, Ind.; three sisters, Miss Agnes Kleopfer and Mrs. Fredia Ingram, both of Cincinnatti, O., and Mrs. Anna Neighbert of Macy, Ind.