
Lester Allen Klope, age 79, of Alton, passed away on November 23, 2018 at Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, IL.
He was born on October 27, 1939 in Alton, IL to Lester and Cora Alice (Borum) Klope. He married Linda Wetzel on April 22, 1962 at the Evangelical Reformed Church, Alton, IL.
Allen is survived by his wife, children; Christopher Allen Klope (Sonja), Kathryn Vantonder (Quinton) and grandchildren; Madison Klope and Conner Warren. He was preceded in death by his grandson Jordan Klope.
Allen was previously employed by the Telegraph as Bureau Chief and by Today’s Advantage Newspaper.
Allen faithfully served his family and community as: Past President of the Wood River Rotary Club, Past President of the Alton - Godfrey Rotary Club, Member of the Alton Golf Hall of Fame, named as the Alton Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of the Year, Past President of the Piasa Bird Council - recipient of the Silver Beaver Award - Wood Badge Instructor - Boy Scouts of America, President of the Evangelical United Church of Christ Consistory, President of Rock Gate Homeowners Association, Meals on Wheels Volunteer, President of Atwood & Associates and Owner of L. Allen Klope Photography.
Visitation will be from 10 to 1 pm Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Evangelical United Church of Christ, 1212 W. Homer Adams Parkway, Godfrey, IL. Funeral service to follow at 1:00pm.
Memorials can be given to the American Cancer Society or Evangelical United Church of Christ.
Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.
An online condolence and guest book may be found at http://www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com/