Floyd Klopp, 74, died on Monday, May 11, 2009 at Pioneer Nursing Home in Erskine, MN.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday, May 15, 2009 with a 6:00 PM prayer service at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 AM until the time of the funeral on Saturday.

Floyd Harvey Klopp was born May 19, 1934 at Clearbrook, MN, the son of Christian Christ and Hilda (Holst) Klopp. He grew up in Thief River Falls, MN, where he attended school, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952.

He served his country in the United States Army from November 29, 1956 " November 22, 1958. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to Minneapolis, MN, where he worked at the Ford Plant for 2 years. Floyd moved back to Thief River Falls and started a career of working for the Soo Line Railroad, where he traveled the area, ending up in Fond Du Lac, WI.

In 1966, Floyd was united in marriage to Carolyn Marie Schwenn at Fond Du Lac. The couple moved to Goodridge, MN for a short time and then moved into Thief River Falls.

He married Carol Tabatt, May 18, 1991. Floyd worked for the Soo Line Railroad for 38 years as an engineer, retiring in 1994.

Floyd held membership in the Thief River Falls Eagles, American Legion, VFW and Soo Line Veterans. He liked to fish, travel and read, especially history. He also liked going to the farmstead.

He is survived by wife, Carol, Thief River Falls, MN; children, Christine (Lance) Figgins, Grand Rapids, MN, Heidi Sourdif, Roseau, MN and William (Wendy) Klopp, Thief River Falls, MN; step children, Christine (Christopher) Reak, East Grand Forks, MN and Cynthia (Monte) Graff, Greenbush, MN; 15 grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Jeremy, Jacob, Harley, Leah, Samantha, Taylor, Christopher, Nichole, Rikki, Jarod, Casey, Corey, and Connor; a great grandchild, James; a sister, Alice Aase, Port Orchard, WA; 2 brothers, David (Barbara) Klopp and Donald Klopp, all of Thief River Falls, MN; 9 nieces and nephews.

Floyd is preceded in death by parents and an infant brother.

Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

SPECIAL MUSIC: Diane Johnson
SELECTIONS: Go Rest High On That Mountain &
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: Amazing Grace
CASKETBEARERS: Members of the Military Honor Guard
MILITARY HONORS: American Legion Ecklund-Holmstrom Post #117 & Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793