Bernard Klafka Sr.

Bernard R. Klafka Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at Marshfield Medical Center.

Bernard was born on November 12, 1939, in Wisconsin Rapids. Bernard spent seven years serving in the Army National Guard, and later working for Consolidated Papers for 41 years before his retirement. He married the love of his life, Agnes on December 31, 1970, in Wisconsin Rapids. His love for the outdoors was shown through his hobbies which included anything with tractors, cutting wood, sawing lumber, UTV riding, and scrap metal recycling. Bernard never missed an episode of his favorite game shows and always loved a card game with his family. His storytelling and caring personality will be missed and cherished by all who knew him.

Bernard is survived by children: Tammy (Gregg) Norton, Laurie Lamb, Scot (Michelle) Boutwell, Bernard Klafka Jr., Mark Klafka and Larry (Michele) Klafka; grandchildren: Christie, Nicole, Darrell Jr, Amy, Justin, Tyler, Kayla, Eric, Josh, Stephane, Julia, Nathan and Katie; 17 great grandchildren; siblings: June (Doug) Schneider, Linda (Bruce) Coenen, and Ann Abel. Bernard is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Myrtle Klafka, his loving wife of 46 years Agnes, daughter Lisa, infant son John and sisters Beatrice Smith and Susan Klafka.

Friends and family are invited to gather at the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54494 on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 am CST for a visitation. A funeral service will follow at the same location at 11:00 am CST. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff of Marshfield Medical Center for all the care they gave Bernard.

Please join us in celebrating Bernard's life, and in sharing the memories of him. We encourage you to leave your memories and upload photos of Bernard to the memorial page.