Louis D. “Bopper” Klement, age 69, of Mendon, IL, died on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 13, 1950 in Monroe City, MO the son of Laddie & Dorothy ‘Dot’ (Kenner) Klement. He graduated from Monroe City High School. He married Brenda Priest on November 3, 1972 in Central Baptist Church. She survives.

Bopper first worked at Motorola for three years where he met his future wife of 48 years, Brenda. He then worked for Knapheide Manufacturing until his retirement in 2009 after 36 years of service. Bopper attended Calvary Baptist Church.

He enjoyed BBQ’s with his family. He liked gardening, fishing, tractor pulls and auctions. But most of all, he loved the time spent with family: his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Bopper is also survived by:
CHILDREN: Melissa Hill (Tony), Louis Klement II (Valerie), Amy Klement, Jessica Klement, and Natisha Leasman (Jake).
GRANDCHILDREN: Dallas Dalton (Cynthia), Thomas Dalton (Kathleen),
Louis James ‘L.J.’ Klement, Vanessa Klement, Zachariah Klement, Nikki Carter, Leif Carter, & Karamia Gonzales
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Dusty, Faith, Thomas and James Paul ‘J.P’.
SIBLINGS: Carol Arrigo (Terry), Gloria Marquette and Dan Klement (Cindy).
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded A Celebration of Bopper’s life will take place on September 6, 2020 at 12:00 noon in Upper Moorman Park. The family asks everyone to wear a mask and practice social distancing, or you may drive by to leave a message. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Duker & Haugh Funeral Home.