Francis Edward “Tug” Klenk, Jr.

Francis Edward “Tug” Klenk Jr. 54, of Arbor Vitae, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

He was born in Rhinelander, on September 16, 1970, to Francis Edward and Donna Diana (Dey) Klenk Sr. Tug attended Rhinelander schools including Rhinelander High School. At the age of 17, Frank served in the Wisconsin National Guard. He was employed as a delivery driver at City Cleaners and cleaned at Moonlighting Bar.

Tug is a past member of the Rhinelander Jaycees.

He enjoyed fishing, riding ATV, playing pool, darts, and camping.

Surviving is his mother, Donna Klenk, brother, Bill (Janelle) Klenk of Rhinelander, one nephew, Brody Klenk and one niece, Rylan Klenk. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis E. Klenk Sr.

A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to leave an online condolence at http://www.hildebrandrussfh.com.