Dennis Vernon Klima, age 71, was welcomed by his Lord and Savior, on July 25, 2023, after a work related accident. He was born Sept. 9, 1951, in Sterling, Kan. He was the first born to Vernon and Lavina Mae (Belote) Klima. He grew up in Claflin, Kan. and graduated from Claflin High School in 1970. 

Dennis married his sweetheart, Rhonda Clinkscales, on Aug. 1, 1976, in Holyrood, Kan., in the presence of their family at the residence of a friend. To their union, they welcomed a son, David Klima, daughter, Laura Klima-Fehr, and their youngest son, Jordan Klima.

Dennis and his wife, Rhonda, have lived in Great Bend since 1999. Dennis was an active member of Grace Community Church, and was a known as a man of godly character amongst his friends, community members, and those who worked with him in the oil patch. His faith meant everything thing to him, and those around him could always expect to hear a Bible verse or word of encouragement from Dennis. He enjoyed attending Adult Bible Fellowship and weekly men’s prayer meetings. His family knew that they could find him up early reading his Bible or on his knees in prayer before going to work for the day. 

Dennis worked in the oil industry for over 46 years, owning Klima Well Service for over 42 years. He was known amongst his peers for his knowledge of the business and his hard work ethic. The dedication to his business was a character trait that all of his children also possess and they take pride in carrying on the legacy of hard work their father displayed.

Dennis was a loving husband and proud father and grandfather, who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family. They will remember his servant-heart, silly nicknames, and love of Hallmark Movies. 

Klima was survived by his wife, Rhonda (Clinkscales) Klima; children, David (Misty) of Boise, Idaho, Laura (Matt) of Kansas City, Kan., and Jordan (Natalie) of Hays, Kan.; grandchildren, Macey, Micah, Maxson, and Mavery; and siblings, Donna Briggeman, Gary Klima, Vera Blair, Sherry Siemsen, Ernest Klima, and Jim Klima. Dennis was proceeded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lavina Mae (Belote) Klima. 

Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Grace Community Church, with Pastor Jay Beuoy presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Grace Community Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home 

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, July 27, 2023