Jeanette Klingenberger

Jeanette Klingenberger, 92, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Parkview Hospital Randallia surrounded by family. Jeannette was born January 12, 1931 in Hoagland, Indiana, daughter to the late Alphonse and Virginia (Minnich) Sorg. She married Dale Klingenberger on June 27, 1953 and he preceded her in death on October 4, 1994. Jeanette was a graduate of Hoagland High School and the Good Samaritan School of Nursing. Jeanette’s nursing career included Lutheran Hospital, Physicians Plaza family practice on Brooklyn Ave, along with Lutheran Life Villages. She was a life-long member of St Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel. She was a member of the Rosary Sodality, religious holiday decorating committee, and food bank volunteer. Jeanette was also a member of the area Red Hats, home-ec club, and St Joseph Quilters at Hessen Cassel. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, traveling, jigsaw puzzles, her flower garden, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Linda (Terry) Pattee of Hoagland, Rod (Linda) Klingenberger of Hoagland, Mark (Janine) Klingenberger of New Haven, Judy (Bob) Wyss of Fort Wayne, and Amy (Mike) Freiburger of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren with 3 on the way; and brothers Russell (Sharon) Sorg of Yoder, and Ronald (Carole) Sorg of Hoagland; and brother-in-law, Ed Adams of Celina, OH. Jeanette was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Shelburne, Marguerite Meyers, Victoria Vachon, Bernadette Adams, and Helene Spieth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Hessen Cassel, 11337 US Highway 27, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 with visitation one hour prior. A rosary service for Jeanette will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819, followed by visitation at the funeral home from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Contributions in Jeanette’s memory may be made to Masses of St. Joseph Catholic Church – Hessen Cassel Food Bank. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Klingenberger family.