Lowell Frederic Klocke

Lolo - Lowell Frederic Klocke, 63, passed away on August 14, 2025 in Hamilton, Montana. Lowell was born in New Rockford, North Dakota on August 4, 1962 to Louis J. and Ramona M. (Lies) Klocke. Being the youngest of five children, Lowell was up for the challenge of testing the patience and sanity of his parents and older siblings, solidifying his roles as troublemaker, jokester, prank caller and story teller to his nieces and nephews, and self-proclaimed “coolest uncle.” He always reminded everyone he was the 4-H Wells County King his senior year of high school, although he treated others as the royalty that they were in his life, forming many childhood friendships that lasted his lifetime.

Upon leaving the Klocke Farm, Lowell went on to graduate with his associates degree in civil engineering from the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND in 1982. Lowell had a long and illustrious career of geotechnical engineering, construction testing, and inspection, beginning with 17 years with Braun Intertec, then 15 years as co-owner and Vice President of SK Geotechnical, and ended his career as Construction Services Supervisor with ALLWEST in Missoula, MT.

While working for Braun in Billings, MT, Lowell met the love of his life, Stacey, and married her on June 4, 1988. Their devotion and commitment to growing through the hard times together for their 37 years of marriage was unmatched. Together they raised stepson Joshua, daughters Chelsea and Allison, and youngest son Mason in Butte and then Missoula.

Growing up in Lowell’s home was rarely dull. Lowell is regarded as the original dad of dad jokes, as it was hard to get an answer out of him that was not a corny pun, and he loved to startle his family by blasting and singing AC/DC as loud as possible during road trips. He found joy in pulling his kids on sleds behind the three-wheeler, asking his kids, nieces, and nephews to “Pull My Finger,” and quoting The Wizard of Oz ad nauseam. He loved to bake family recipes, such as his mother’s dinner rolls and caramel rolls, probably all while doing Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions. He enjoyed spending his free time camping in Montana forests with his family or watching movies (although he was often “just resting my eyes” during them). He proudly wore a ball cap or t-shirt for every school, university, and place of employment his children attended or worked at and tried to attend every sporting, music, or other events whenever possible. He and his wife took in their nieces, nephews, and children’s friends for a soft place to land when they had nowhere else to go.

A central lesson he taught his children was to “never half-ass anything,” and he led by example with his work ethic and love, kindness, and care given to family, friends, and God. Lowell was not without faults; however, he worked every day to be a better version of himself. Lowell’s Catholic faith was central to his life, though never in a way that judged others. Instead, he embodied it: soft-spoken, humble, and generous, always welcoming people in and walking alongside them with respect. Lowell never met a stranger.

Friends often said he not only loved his faith but truly lived it, a man whose love for God overflowed into love for people. He found fulfillment in leading Men’s Catholic Journey weekends in Missoula and speaking with inmates at the Montana State Prison about faith, both of which he did yearly for many years, as well as attending Al-Anon every Sunday after church.

Above all, Lowell will be remembered for his humor, generosity, and the bright light he brought into the world. Whether through his professional work or his service to the church, Lowell poured himself into building foundations - not just of concrete, but of faith, family, and love.

Lowell was embraced in Heaven by his parents, Louis and Ramona (Lies) Klocke, his brother, Louis Klocke, sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Wayne Tunseth, and father-in-law, Robert Reich. Left with decades of fond memories include his beloved wife Stacey; his four children, Joshua (Alicia) Klocke, Chelsea Klocke, Allison (Jared) DeVault, Mason (Crystal) Klocke; his cherished granddaughter, Ava Klocke; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon (Jean) Klocke, Lee (Rose) Klocke, and Kathy (Louis) Klocke; his mother-in-law, Charlotte Reich; and countless nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and colleagues.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Missoula, MT on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fessenden-Bowdon Future Farmers of America or the Prison Ministry Team memorial plaque project in his honor.

For FFA, checks can be sent to

Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter

Fessenden-Bowdon Public School

PO Box 67

Fessenden, ND 58438

For the Prison Ministry Team memorial plaque project, checks can be made to “Power of the Crosses LC” and sent to

Moe Wosepka

4155 Fox Hollow Dr.

Helena, MT 59602

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34–35

Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.