John F. Klossner

Constableville- John F. Klossner, 95, of High St. husband of the late Janice, passed away at this residence on Monday, April 21, 2014, while under the loving care of his family. A native and lifelong resident of Constableville, John was born on the Klossner Homestead Farm, on the High Market Road, on February 17, 1919, a son of Albert R. and Margaret Francis Klossner. He was educated at a rural one room school, completing his education at Constableville High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1938. After that he joined in the operation of his family's farm, which was purchased by John's grandfather, in 1878; currently this dairy farm is owned and operated by John's son, Alan. On October 30, 1943, John was united in marriage with Janice Markham at the Turin Methodist Church. Thereafter they settled on the Klossner Farm, which Mr. Klossner purchased from his father, in 1955. In 1975, he entered into a partnership with his son, Alan, in 1981; John retired and he and Janice moved to their present home in Constableville, in 1986. Mrs. Klossner died on July 27, 2008. Mr. Klossner was a lifelong active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Constableville, where he served on the Vestry for over forty years. He was also a life member of the Constableville Fire Department, and for many years he was an active member of the Constableville Rural Cemetery Association. He is survived by three sons and two daughters in law, Alan F. and Nancy (Lee) O. Klossner, Constableville, Ronald F. and Susan B. Klossner, Green Bay, WI, and John E. "Jack" Klossner, North Syracuse. He was predeceased by a son Robert J. Klossner in November, 2012. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Rudolf M. Klossner, in 2000, Frederick J. Klossner, in 1995; and by a sister, Clara Loomis, in 1996. His Funeral will be Saturday MAY 3, at 3:00 P.M. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Constableville, with calling hours the same day from 11 A.M. until 2 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Constableville Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Constableville, Constableville Fire Department, or Constableville Rural Cemetery; all memorial contributions may be sent in care of Mr. Alan F. Klossner, 4883 High Market Road, Constableville, NY 13325.