Charles David Klapproth

August 31, 1939 - May 29, 2026

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Charles David Klapproth, 86, of Midland, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 31, 1939, in Lubbock, Texas, Charles was the son of Clella Denton Klapproth and Judge Charles Louis Klapproth. He was raised in Midland and spent most of his life in the community he called home.

Charles had a deep appreciation for life and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. He enjoyed learning about a wide variety of subjects and was known for his love of animals, his skill on the golf course, and his enthusiasm for hot rods. Above all, Charles will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and the lasting impact he made on those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Wade; his daughter, Danielle Klapproth; his son, Charles David Klapproth, Jr.; and his cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Valentino, Leonardo, Giorgia, and Zoe.

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Midland Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lone Star Animal Sanctuary in honor of Charles’s lifelong love of animals.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

Charles David Klapproth, 86, of Midland, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 31, 1939, in Lubbock, Texas, Charles was the son of Clella Denton Klapproth and Judge Charles Louis Klapproth. He was raised in Midland and spent most of his life in the community heContinue Reading

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My beloved grandfather, he was a fantastic man. He loved to play the piano and he played it with ease. He was very very good at it if not extraordinary it’s unfortunate that my cousins and I have to mourn him through an online obituary that we weren’t even mentioned in, he has been grandfather from day one and he will remain grandfather throughout the rest of our lives. We love our pop we miss him, and we will forever celebrate his life with vanilla cake because that was his favorite.

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