Donald E. Klempka

Donald Edward Klempka, born January 5, 1964, died peacefully at home Friday, September 20, 2024.
He was predeceased by his grandparents Norville and Dorothy Chamberlain, aunt Ruth and uncle Larry.
He is survived by his loving wife Therese; his mother, Sandra Klempka, sisters, Pam Brown and Patty Halsey, and a brother Scott (Amanda). He is also survived by sisters in law Mary, Christine (Bill), Beth (Mark), and Francine (Dijaz) and a brother-in-law Joseph, also many nieces and nephews that he was devoted to, Joseph (Kara), Michael (Catherine), Gianna (Glen), Talia (Alex), Julia, Jabril, Marisa, Kasey, Kylie, Jordan, and Ulysses, his aunt Jane, great nieces and nephews, Jane, Isla, Roman and Henry
Don graduated from BCC with an accounting degree and he worked for the Broome County Food service as a storage clerk, and also volunteered at the Port Crane Fire Department for many years, which he loved. He enjoyed vacationing with his wife to Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Lake George, and Watkins Glen. He loved antiquing, and doing a lot of unnecessary treasure hunting at local flea markets, garage sales, thrifty shopper, and the dollar store.
Don had many hobbies and was great with computers. He loved fixing old radios, working on all things vintage and collecting Coca-Cola paraphernalia. He was a “Mr. Fix it” for all the members of his family. He was always willing to to offer a helping hand, with a smile. Don had a great sense of humor and was a real jokester, at work and with his friends and family.
He is beloved by all of us and he will be terribly missed, especially by his devoted wife and companion Therese.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 26 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 300 Odell Avenue, Endicott. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at church Thursday, September 26 from 10 am until Mass time at 11 am.