George E. "Terry" Kloes, 79, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness, on Feb. 2, 2023, with family by his side.  He was born in Appleton on April 15, 1943, to George R. and Helen C. (Quella) Kloes Schwerbell.  He married Donna Gast on October 12, 1968, in Appleton.

He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan.  Loved his wife's cooking, outdoor grilling and gardening – and especially eating cookies.  His life was devoted to his family and work.  He was forced to retire from Ace Hardware of Appleton after 28 years because of illness.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Donna.  4 children:  David Kloes, Kelly (Tom) Platteter, Dawn Cook, and Jennifer (Steve) Swanson; 7 grandchildren:  Nicole (Bill) Black, Mitchell (Kaylee) Platteter, Kyle (Katie) Platteter, Megan (fiancé Tyler Rehneit), Kaelin Cook, Jaden Cook, and Jordan Cook; 6 great grandkids:  Wyatt, Conner, Maddison, Grace, Savannah, and Luka; siblings:  Thomas (Shirley) Kloes, Linda (Roy) Fleischman, Robert (Beth) Kloes, step sisters Cheryl Roche and Jacque (Bill) Munger; in-laws:  Shirley Bond, Joan Gast, Joan Kreutzman, Alvin Gast, Carol Timm and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father George, mother Helen, and stepfather Jack Schwerbell; in-laws:  Marion (Harry) Noack, Don (Jeanne) Gast, Ralph Gast, Russ Kreutzman, Jean (Harold) Noack, Bernice Gast, Bob Timm, and son-in-law John Cook.

A funeral service will take place at 11:30 am on Wednesday, February 8 ^th , at the Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel.  Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Ace Hardware of Appleton family, and neighbors Gregg and Sue.  Also, special thank you to Dr. Goggins, Oncologist, Dr. Rigstad, family doctor, and George's hospice nurses.