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- Jonathan Klopp was born in Berks County, Pa., April 14, 1824 and died in the triumphs of a living faith October 24, 1910, in Orangeville, Stephenson Co., Illinois, where he, together with his now sorrowing companion spent the last months of life's evening.
He was married in 1854 to Miss Catharine Langenstein, who preceded him in death about twenty years ago. To them were born eight children, five sons and three daughters, two of whom have passed on before, Ella who died in her infancy and Henry met death in an accident at Fort Pierce, Florida, several months ago.
About eighteen years ago he was married to Mrs. Eliza Klopp, who survives him now. The children remaining are W. T., of New York City; Rev. J. J., Stanton, Neb.; George, Naperville; Mrs. Steininger, Naperville; Charles, Stanton; Agnes, wife of Rev. Fred Rassweiler, Durango, Col.
In the immediate circle remains also eighteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
When fourteen years of age, Bro. Klopp experienced the saving Grace of God, united with the Evangelical Association, remaining faithful to his Lord till death - a period of over seventy years, what a record, what a privilege - one accorded to but very few. He loved God's house, fed on His Word and rejoiced in the progress of Our Lord's Kingdom among men. Leader in song, class leader, steward, his race is run, his sun lingered long and bright in the evening sky but set for him as it will for us all. The Master's voice was familiar to him and he joyfully responded. He is now with his Lord whom he served so long.
The God of all grace keep you all faithful and grant us all an abundant entrance into the blessed realms of light, life and power when pilgrimage is over.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at Zion Ev. Church, conducted by Rev. Schutte, assisted by Rev. Schmidt. The North-Western college male quartet furnished the music.
The family desires to express their thanks for the sympathy and helpfulness of friends in Naperville during these days of bereavement.
The Naperville Clarion
November 2, 1910
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1824 - 1910 (86 years)
