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Jess Anthony “Tony” Klem, age 57, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday (April 28, 2016) at home.

Klem, JessJess was born in Jasper, Indiana on December 29, 1958 to August and Mary Catherine (Craney) Klem.

Jess was a  U.S. Navy Veteran , and worked for the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, IN for many years.

He enjoyed playing  golf and music.  He was also a competitive Ping-Pong player.

Surviving,

One Brother,

Frank Klem, Jasper, IN

Three sisters;

Sheila Ann Deusser, Huntingburg, IN

Rita Hollis, and her husband, Jan, Otwell, IN

Janet Rees, and her husband, Jim, Yukon, OK

Preceding him in death besides his parents are one sister, Mary Agnes Schoop and one brother, Junior Klem.

Private funeral services for Jess Anthony “Tony” Klem  were held at Becher-Kluesner Funeral Home in Jasper with burial to be held at a later date.

Online Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.