John Klotz, age 86, of New Ulm passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm City Cemetery, Soldier's Rest section.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – North Chapel in New Ulm.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.

John is survived by his son, Stuart Klotz; daughter, Raelee (Dan) Lunney; siblings, Roger (Darlene) Klotz, Jean (Dale) Klotz-Cordes, Terri Klotz-Schreyer; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Klotz; parents, Herman and Olga Klotz; and brothers, Marvin and LeRoy Klotz.

John Herman Klotz was born February 3, 1938 to Herman and Olga (Kodet) Klotz at their home in New Ulm. He went to St. Mary's grade school and graduated from New Ulm Public High School in 1956. John was a renowned athlete growing up, playing baseball, basketball, and football. Upon graduation, he earned the City Athlete of the Year and was offered a scholarship to play football at South Dakota State University. John attended SDSU for a year before injury ended his sporting career. He then enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed over in German. After serving his country, John returned home and began working at Heymann Construction in New Ulm. On July 21, 1960, John was united in marriage to Judith Hillesheim at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm. The couple resided in New Ulm where John continued working at various other companies, until he retired.

Outside of work, John loved going mushroom hunting, getting together for family functions, and just being with his family. He will be dearly missed by those that knew him. Blessed be his memory.

The family would like to thank Divine Providence for the wonderful care John received over the years.