Robert "Bobby" Thomas Klumpp

October 29, 1961 - May 18, 2023

Bobby Klumpp of Stevens Point, Wisconsin formerly of Shorewood, Wisconsin, born October 29,1961, passed away at the age of 61 on May 18, 2023.

Son of Thomas Klumpp and the late Susan Klumpp. The brother of Laura Thelen, Betsy Cerpich, and David (Jennie) Klumpp. The proud uncle of Jack, Annie, and Kate Cerpich, Matthew and Carly Thelen and Zoe Klumpp. Bobby was preceded in death by his loving mom Sue, his grandparents Ray and Lucille Kops, and his grandmother Gertrude Klumpp and several dear friends.

Bobby was a very intelligent and creative person. His quick-wit, excellent memory and humor were all part of his giftedness. He was a fast thinker with a broad vocabulary who welcomed an ardent discussion. Bobby was a talented writer of poetry and also enjoyed challenging his mind in trivia contests. Bobby had a love for personal nostalgia. He could retell events of his childhood or adventures with friends down to the smallest details that engaged everyone in the room as if it were yesterday.

Bobby made many friends during his school years at Shorewood and during college who became his wonderful lifelong friends. Bobby attended UW-Stevens Point and then graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in English. While living in Milwaukee, he loved fishing on Lake Michigan and the city's social life. It was the outdoors and a simple way of life that drew him back to Stevens Point in his most recent years. Bobby was fortunate to spend his final weeks of life taking photos of sunrises and sunsets and catching walleye, musky and northern pike off the shores of the Wisconsin River.

Bobby struggled on and off with substance abuse and at times, those struggles contributed to his hardships and to life's difficulties. He was, however, always hopeful for a new lifestyle had terminal cancer not ended that dream. He will be deeply missed by family and friends and his longtime companion, Remy, a sweet black lab. We would like to thank the Wausau Aspirus hospital staff and the acute care coordinator Stephanie for their thoughtful care.

Bobby wrote a final memorable poem titled: "The Breeze." In it, he recalls fondly his childhood and youthful days that reflect happy memories and loving relationships. The following is an excerpt from the poem:

As I lay in the sun it consumed me with nostalgia.

All at once I drift back.

Suddenly reminded of days of innocence, of childlike bliss, of security.

Security of ignorance, free from anxiety.

I'm laying in the sun now

Smelling the lake, the water, the moisture

The wetness of a beach has a wonderful smell

It's in my hair now…

I'm reluctant to leave this place

The sounds of kids enjoying themselves in everyday life.

I want to stay here forever.

Stay warm in a place of long cherished memory.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online Condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS