Connie Joy Klausz

Connie Joy Klausz, 63, of Fremont passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born on August 5, 1954 to Conrad and Cora (Fought) Shoup in Fremont. 

Connie was a 1972 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and continued her education at Cleveland State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in 1986. On May 24, 1986 Connie married Philip Klausz in Grand Rapids, MI. She worked at P.T. Services, APRN, and Firelands Regional Medical Center as a physical therapist. After 30 years of dedication she retired in 2016. She enjoyed retirement and spending more time with her husband, Phil. Connie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Sandusky County Restorers Antique Power, Tri State Gas Engine Association, Cool Springs Power Museum, Soroptimist, APTA, Firelands Pioneer Power, and a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. She was also a member of the Fremont Ross Marching band and continued to play her flute for weddings, church, and enjoyment. 

She enjoyed antique gas engines, flower gardening, collecting antiques and teddy bears. Connie loved going camping with her family, having family dinners, and most of all, spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. 

Surviving is her loving husband and best friend for 32 years, Philip Klausz of Fremont; daughters, Kellie Poole of Fremont, Lori (John) Halsey of Bellevue; grandchildren, Cyle, Amber, & Dustin Poole, Jordan & Hannah Halsey; great-grandchildren, Cayden & Chase Poole, and Abel McGuire; father, Conrad Shoup of Fremont; and siblings, Karen (Charles) Harris of Fremont and William (Sandy) Shoup of Helena. 

Connie is preceded in death by her mother, Cora Shoup. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, where there will be an additional hour of visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Susann Robitski Zimmerman, Certified Funeral Celebrant, will officiate. Burial will follow at McGormley Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fremont Ross Marching Band or the Sandusky County Parks District.