MODESTO, Calif. — Douglas Eugene Klotz passed away Nov. 10, 2025 in Modesto, Calif. at the age of 76. He was born Sept. 27, 1949 to Eugene and Bernice (Zecha) Klotz. 

He is survived by his wife Maxine; three sons; one granddaughter; one great grandson; mother of Great Bend; sisters, Carol Durant, Great Bend; Ann Moore, Wichita; Mary Irick (Mark), Great Bend; brother Don Klotz (Cindy) of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Klotz.

Cremation has taken place per Doug’s request.

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 6, 2025