Erich "Carl" Kleditz

Erich Carl Kleditz, age 75, of Scandinavia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Erich and Gertrude (Dunn) Kleditz. On January 10, 1976 he married Maureen McCarthy in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Carl was a loving husband and father. He always thought of others before himself. Carl was a hard worker, having to finish anything he started before moving on to the next project. After graduating from I/S High School, Carl joined the USMC, proudly serving in the Vietnam war. Upon his discharge he returned to Waupaca, married, started a family (son Erich). Became employed at the WVH in King, as a pharmacy technician. A few years later he joined the nursing staff as a CNA. When he retired from WVH he went to Sturm Foods in Manama, as a fork lift operator. Carl loved playing cards, was an avid deer hunter, Packer fan and a skilled wood worker. There wasn’t anything Carl couldn’t fix. His family was his world. Carl is survived by his wife Maureen, Son, Erich (Lisa) Kleditz, Sherwood, OR, their two sons Logan and Ian Kleditz. Daughter-in-law Amber Joers, Ogdensberg, WI; Two Nephews, Cliff (Kym) Diedrick, Casey (Jenny) Diedrick; Sister in law, Kit Fletcher; and brother in law, Dick McCarthy. He is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Son, Collin Kleditz, Father, Erich Alfred Kleditz, Mother, Gertrude Anna (Dunn) Kleditz and Twin sister, Carolyn Diedrick and Brother in law Dick Diedrick. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, 2:00pm at the Voie Funeral Home, Iola with Janice Kuder, officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:30 - 2:00pm at the funeral home. Online condolences can be given at www.voiefuneralhome.com.