Joseph L. Klepise, Jr.

Joseph L. Klepise, Jr 82, passed away on October 22, 2014 in Oklahoma City. He was born on October 20, 1932 to Joseph Klepise Sr. and Elizabeth Wiederman in Passaic, NJ. Joseph moved to Oklahoma in 1961 and married the love of his life Marlene Button on May 11, 1963. He retired from Lucent after working with them for 23 years. Joseph is survived by his wife Marlene Klepise; children Diane Liebl and husband David, Scott Klepise, Susan Jerrim; grandchildren Katie and Elena Liebl. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Miller and brother Ken Klepise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OMRF. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Friday, October 24 at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 25 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.