Delbert Paul Klas

Delbert P. Klas, age 91of Muskego, WI passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025, in Long Grove, IL. 

Delbert (Del) was born in Burke, South Dakota on June 4th, 1933, to Victor and Elizabeth (Hotz) Klas. He graduated from Burke High School in 1951. Del worked on the family farm for a couple of years before he went into the Army. Del served from 1953 to 1955 as an Armor Communications Specialist. He returned to South Dakota to attend South Dakota State University where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. Del took a job in Pittsfield, MA for General Electric. It was at GE where he met Helen (Noon) Klas, his wife of 63 years. The family relocated to Muskego, WI in 1969. 

Del was a dedicated employee at GE for over 35 years, he retired in 1994. Del enjoyed spending the winters in Gulf Shores, AL. He enjoyed long bike rides where he could see an armadillo! The 4th of July was his favorite because he loved setting off fireworks! He loved nature and spending time with his family.

Delbert is survived by his daughter Karin (Steven) Kunz of North Barrington, IL. Sons: Dr. James (Stephanie) Klas of Hesperus, CO and Jeffrey (Karla) Klas of Brighton, MI. And his dearly loved grandchildren: Kyle and Ryan Kunz, Brandon and Hunter Klas, and Reilly Klas. Del was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Elizabeth Klas, brothers, Cyril, Jerome, Donald and sister Mildred, and wife Helen E Klas.