ODIN — Joseph J. ‘Jake’ Klug, 69, died Oct. 14, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born Oct. 16, 1956, in Hoisington, Kan., the son of Joseph W. and Eleanor Z. (Boor) Klug.

Jake graduated from Claflin High School in 1974 and then received his bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University. Besides working as an accountant, he managed the family farm and cared for his parents. He was a lifetime resident of Odin, and a proud supporter of his community. Jake was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he volunteered his time and his talent of handling the church accounting for 25 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Odin Council #2630.

He is survived by five siblings, Janet (Mark) Lutz, Connie (Leonard) Prosser, June Klug, Mark Klug, and Nancy (Kevin) Wirth; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald L. Klug.

A Knights of Columbus Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kan., celebrated by Father Benjamin Dande. Inurnment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Per Jake’s wishes cremation has taken place there will be no viewing. Friends may sign the book now until service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Notices may be viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

P.O. Box 146

Hoisington, KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 17, 2026