Leroy L. Kloss, Jr., 62, of New Carlisle, passed away at 12:18 a.m., Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at his home after a valiant battle with an alien called cancer.

 

He was born May 11th, 1960, in Michigan City, to Leroy Kloss Sr. and Rosemary (Kniola) Kloss.

Leroy had many interests; he loved his dogs and breeding his birds. Leroy collected stuffed and ceramic Tasmanian Devil and Grinch items. He was very involved in the LGBTQ community and was a roadie for “Welcome To The Other Side” adult entertainment group. Leroy was a master baker, loved hosting his annual birthday party, and his Sangria was gold-standard. He proudly served his country for 8 years as a E-5 Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and was also a conductor for South Shore Freight. Leroy had a loving, generous heart that he kept hidden behind an ornery, sarcastic exterior.  His sense of humor was always on tap but definitely not for the faint of heart or thin-skinned.

 

Surviving are his father, one sister, Theresa (John) Singleton of Dana, IN; and four brothers, Larry Kloss of Iowa, Daniel “Buno” (Sandy) Kloss of Michigan, Andrew (Karen) Kloss of Elkhart, and Mark (Mary) Kloss of Rolling Prairie; as well as a large number of extended family and devoted friends, many of whom called him simply “Uncle”.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother; and one brother, Mike Kloss.

 

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, January 27th, 2023 at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 West Johnson Road, La Porte, (219) 362-3100. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Cremation will take place.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the local Humane Society or VA.

 

Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com