Allan J. Kleimola

RACINE, Wis - Allan J. Kleimola, 68, passed away in the Hospice House of Racine on Friday, April 24, 2015.

He was born in Bessemer, Mich., on Dec. 28, 1946, the son of the late Waino and Lempi (nee Erickson) Kleimola.

On Jan. 18, 1969, in the First Presbyterian Church in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Karen Richards. Allan had been employed by Jonco Tool, Acme Die Casting and Petersen Machine.

Allan worked at Acme Die Casting for more than 20 years, where he served as plant supervisor.

Allan enjoyed fishing, riding his Kawasaki and scooter, watching TV, talking to his brothers and sisters on the phone and playing Texas hold-'em poker. He also hung out with his best friend and brother-in-law, Donnie Olsen.

Surviving are his wife, Karen; their daughters, Kelly (Rob) Bohlman, and Shelly (Steve) Andersen, all of Racine; five grandchildren, Monika Jones, Amanda Jones-Garner, Kristina Jones, Jason Allan Bohlman, and Jacob Robert Bohlman; one great-grandson, Colton Garner; four brothers, Robert Kleimola, of Ironwood; Waino (Betty) Kleimola, of Racine; Edward (Virginia) Kleimola, of Ironwood; Francis (Barbara) Kleimola, of Highland, Ind .; and three sisters; Greta Ellsworth, Gladys (Richard) Ellsworth, all of Washington, and Lempi (Richard) Poulin, of North Richland Hills, Texas; three brothers-in-law, William "Bobo" Mukavitz, of Ironwood, Mich., Tom Richards, of Kenosha, and Don Olsen, of Racine; three sisters-in-law, Nella Kleimola, of Nevada, Betty (Bill) Croft, of California, and Jeanette Olsen, of Racine. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

In addition to his parents, Allan was also preceded in death by brothers William Kleimola and Howard Kleimola, who was an infant; sisters, Barbara Murkavitz and Helena Kleimola, who was an infant; sister-in-law, Beatrice Kleimola; and brother-in-law, Don Ellsworth.

In keeping with Allan's wish, a private service was held.

The Draeger-Langdorf Funeral Home of Racine assisted the family.