Joseph Klimczak
March 8, 1966 – March 11, 2022
Joseph Klimczak, a resident of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs for many years, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He formerly resided in Chicago, Illinois.
Joseph was born in 1966 to Stanislaw and Emilia (Witelus) Klimczak in Poland. He married his best friend, Margie, in 1989 in Chicago, IL. He was a successful business man and together with his loving wife, they chased the American dream while also being an incredible husband and loving father. He valued being present for family through accomplishments as well as being supportive during challenges, and taught his children to enjoy every moment life has to offer. He had a servant heart, a gentle soul, and often kept things light and positive. His calming presence would ease a worrying heart. He deeply loved his family so much, they were his world, and he is so proud of who they have become and will continue growing to be. Despite challenges, he faced them with a smile with patience and kindness shining through, came out a hero and stayed strong until the end, a true inspiration.
He lives on in the hearts and minds of his loving wife, Malgorzata “Margie” (Milan) Klimczak; son, Michael; daughter, Dorothy; two sisters: Janine (late Robert) Seliga and Sophie (Christopher) Matulajtys; brother-in-law Bogumil Milan; nieces Yolanda, Joanne, and Samantha; nephews Jack (and family) and Richard; cousin Arthur (Lucy) Klimczak as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends, and community members. He was preceded in death by his parents and a baby brother. He will be dearly missed. His loved ones will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
A visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Shrine of Remembrance (1730 E. Fountain Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80910). Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at St. Dominic Catholic Church (5354 S. Hwy 85 Colorado Springs, CO 80911). Entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum.
Marcin Klimczak
16 Mar 2022I would like to send my deepest condolences for family’s loss.
Unfortunately I haven’t met Joseph and his family although I was visiting USA quite often. But, I heard a lot about Colorado Springs settled Klimczak family’s members.
The Family with a warmest heart, a strong one, determined and kind. My grandfather Bronislaw and his brothers who came to fulfill an American dream.
I’m very proud and thankful for my roots and really love all Klimczak attitudes what you gave me. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Marcin
Christine Reilly
18 Mar 2022I’ve worked with his daughter Dorothy for a number of years & she’s one of the sweetest young women I know. A hard worker with such a gentle, caring soul— I’m sure your parents had much to do with that and that they’re so very proud of you Dorothy. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Zbigniew
29 Mar 2022Our sincerest condolences to your family at this time. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support.Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lot of love at this time of sorrow.Our hearts goes to you at this difficult time.Joseph was the youngest cousin of mine and we have very close contact because we lived 5 km from each other in Poland, but in 1977 he left with his mother to USA and I saw him again in Chicago in 1983 when he was 17 years old.When he come visit us in Canada one day we decide to go sailing. We rented the boat,and when we were sailing Josef notice a log in the water,and he quickly slow down and we avoid the tragedy.Josef was smiling and very happy. When I got this unpleasant news my tears come to my eyes and great sadness.Rest in peace Josef. Cousin Zbyszek, Krystyna ,Edyta Frano,Daniel.