Joseph S. Klinski, age 74, of Racine, passed away at his home on April 7, 2025, following a brave battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born in Racine on July 24, 1950, a son of the late Alex P. and Pauline J. (nee: Adzima) Klinski.  He attended Park High School.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, entering on July 23, 1970, until his discharge on January 27, 1972.

On January 26, 1991, in Kenosha, he was united in marriage to Darlene A. Ziesemer.

Joe was employed as a set up man and a machinist at Styberg's Machine Shop, Michaels Machine Shop, and Andis Clippers.

Joe lived, breathed and ate GOLF, GOLF, GOLF!!!!!  Following his retirement, he achieved his dream job of working as a ranger at "Muni" golf course in Kenosha.

Joe also loved talking politics and collected coins since his childhood.

He will be greatly missed by his survivors, his wife Darlene; his siblings, Alex Klinski, Peter Klinski, and his "favorite sister", Sharon (Jeff) Wynstra; many special nieces and nephews who he loved dearly: several cousins, and his golf family.

Along with his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Klinski on June 3, 2000, who he was looking forward to seeing again.

Service Details

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, APRIL 23, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave., Racine.  Friends are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass.   He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Holy Cross Hwy. 32.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606 would be appreciated