Nancy L. Kleppe, 84 of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Munster, IN. She was born on October 22, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Martin and Claire (Yeager) Petermann. She graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1958 and also was a member of the Northwest Indiana Bible Students. She made her career as the President and CEO of J and N Enterprises and eventually as President Emeritus of Sensit Technologies. During this time, she was lovingly called the “CDO” or Chief Disruption Officer, as well as the “Corporate Mom.” Her and her husband co-founded J and N Enterprises in Valparaiso to which they dedicated their lives to the business. She had a heart for people and always sought to be helpful—to an annoying level at times. You would hear Nancy say “and this too shall pass” and end every single message with “love and hugs.” She loved animals, especially dogs and her lifetime involvement with horses. Nancy was a thoughtful and caring woman who will be dearly missed.
On August 22, 1958 in Wheaton, IL, Nancy married John R. Kleppe, who preceded her in death in 2000. Survivors include her son, J. Scott (Tina) Kleppe; “daughter”, Debbie “sis” Wahl; granddaughter, Margret Kleppe; nephew, Christopher Mitchell; niece, Gloria Poling; great nephew, Joshua Poling; great niece, Christina (Kevin) Holt; great-great niece, Carrie Holt; dear friends, Judy Markle and Connie Clinton; and horse children, Dolly and Patty. She was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Mitchell; sister-in-law, Maryanne Mitchell; and nephew, Jeffrey Mitchell.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a service beginning at 6:00 PM. Private interment to take place at Graceland Mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to the Northwest Indiana Bible Students or Fried's Cat Shelter Building Fund.
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Beth and I send our deepest sympathy to Scott. Tina, and family. Thinking of you all as you say goodbye to this much loved and remarkable woman. -Jay Lippert
Nancy was a great lady that will be truly missed! Along with her husband John and her son Scott, she worked hard, sacrificed a lot and took risks to create a real American success story! -Joseph J McCarthy
We at Convergence Technologies, ltd. are praying for all of you during this time of deep sadness for your loss of Nancy! -Stu and Denise Phillips
Nancy was always warm and friendly to me. We often shared a good laugh. I have many good memories of her hosting holidays in her home. She was also very supportive of the horse rescue where I volunteered. -Theresa Morgan
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom Scott. Prayers and condolences to you, Tina and Marz. -Bob Kelemen
Our sympathy for all of the Kleppe family for the loss of a wonderful and loving person that cared for everyone, she will be greatly missed by many. Rest in peace in God's name Amen. -Wasfi Azar
To my brother Scott, Tina and Margaret and the rest of the family our sincere condolences for the loss of Nancy. We always had nice visits on the holidays, and we enjoyed talking about her horses, our horses, or ANY horses! Our best memory tho will be this past Easter when we were celebrating on such a beautiful spring day, good company, great conversation, excellent food that Nancy really enjoyed that day and was so happy. She always had a smile and a hug for everyone.
To Scott, Tina, Margaret, and other family members. We are very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed the holidays, and talking about her horses, our horses, or any horses! Our fondest memory will always be this past Easter. It was such a beautiful spring day, we all enjoyed one another's company, the food was great which Nancy really enjoyed and commented on several times. She always had a smile and hug for everyone. She also was a very generous person, and dearly loved animals. -John and Tammy Tackett
Our sincerest condolences- We were blessed to know Nancy and her family! Scott and Tina - sending prayers to your entire family. - William and Yolanda Davis
