Levi H (Bud) Klopfenstein, 93, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, January 16, 2011 in his home. He was born December 19,1917 in Benton County, the son of Harvey and Sophia (Oberlander) Klopfenstein. After Sophia's death in 1931 Harvey married Margaret Anker and she helped raise Levi and his siblings. Levi served in the Army from December 1940 to July 1945 during World War II. He served in Papuan, New Guinea and the East Indies. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon with three bronze stars and the American Defense Service medal. He was a member of Wolcott American Legion Post 294 for more than 60 years. On November 24, 1946 he married Frances Nohl in Eureka, Illinois. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2009. Bud and Fran resided in Wolcott their entire married life. He was employed at the Wolcott Farmers Elevator for more than 25 years then Tri-County Schools for several years. In the 1950s he and his brother Les owned a small airplane that they enjoyed flying on Sunday afternoons. Bud was also a member of a bowling league at Remington Lanes for several years where he won numerous trophies. Survivors include their children: Harley (Lori) Klopfenstein and Millie (Denny) Mathew of Wolcott; Gale (Nancy) Klopfenstein of Green Cove Springs, Florida; Glen (Elizabeth) Klopfenstein of Dumfries, Virginia and Donna (John) Souligne of Goodland; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Wilma Knapp of Eureka, Illinois. Seven sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Private graveside services were held on Tuesday. A memorial celebration of his life will be held later this summer.