Kay Raymond "K.R." Klepinger passed from this life on February 18, 2019 in Choctaw, OK. Born July 3, 1933 in Pratt, KS, he was the only child of Ralph and Dorothy (Seely) Klepinger, who preceded him in death.

He was a Veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his spouse of 43 years: Barbara (Leslie) Klepinger; daughters: Kimberly Wingate and Melissa Klepinger; sons: Robert Leeder and Mark Leeder; granddaughters: Priscilla Meairs and Olivia Spivey; and great-grandchildren: Tucker Meairs, Adele Meairs, and Roma Spivey.

There will be no public services.  Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater, KS, under the care of Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater, KS.