James Edmund Klekotka of Fountain Hills, Ariz., passed away on November 16, 2020 in McLean, Va.
Jim was born Sept. 6, 1945 to Edmund and Doris (Milton) Klekotka and grew up in South Hadley, Mass. He was active in volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, Paz de Cristo and as Hospitality Minister at his church. After a successful career with Motorola and Tokyo Electron as an electrical engineer and patent agent, he retired in Fountain Hills. He then threw himself into travel and visiting his family.
He is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Paul Klekotka and Amy (Elledge); grandchildren, Kyle and Kate Klekotka; Brooks and Barrett Elledge. All of whom he cherished and adored. He is also survived by a brother, Stanley Klekotka of Conway, S.C. and sister, Janet Stawasz of South Hadley, Mass.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions.
Jim had requested that memorial gifts can be sent in lieu of flowers to FRAXA (Fragile X) Research, 10 Prince Place, Suite 203, Newburyport, MA 01950.
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