Todd D. Klopfenstein

Todd David Klopfenstein, age 59, a resident of Wheaton, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was born February 22, 1967, in Geneva, Illinois.

He is survived by his sons, Erich, Barrett and Sean; his wife, Shannon; his parents David and Dorothy Klopfenstein; his sister Shayne Moore (John); and his brother Chad Klopfenstein (Renée).

Todd was the oldest of three children, raised in Indiana, Rhode Island, Michigan, and Wheaton, Illinois. He was involved in music throughout his young life, singing with his family, playing the baritone and drums, and becoming the drum major of the Wheaton North High School marching band.

Long before it was cool, Todd was a consummate geek. It all started as a very young child, when to his mother's surprise, he took apart the broken vacuum cleaner, fixed it, and put it back together. He was known for his teenage obsession with Radio Shack, ham radios, computers and stereo equipment. He loved his country and trained in Army ROTC at Wheaton College, earning the position of Cadet Battalion Commander. He was always keen to point out when the American flag was not displayed properly. Todd loved boats and water skiing and was a talented slalom and barefoot skier.

Todd is remembered as a helper. He served as a volunteer firefighter with the Mt. Baldy fire department in California. He volunteered and served on the board of directors of Diveheart, an organization serving disabled veterans using scuba diving as therapy. Todd was always willing to solve problems, find solutions, and be of service. All these interests and traits led him to careers in AV technologies and in IT services management.

He was an avid sports fan, especially of his sons' athletic endeavors. He attended hundreds of their football games, lacrosse games, and golf events. He was enormously proud of them, on and off the field.

He was a graduate of Wheaton North High School and Wheaton College.

A memorial service will be held at College Church, 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton, Illinois, on December 4, 2026. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. A light lunch will follow in Welsh Hall at College Church.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Honey Rock Camp through Wheaton College.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.