Franklin D. Klopp Sr. ^{1 2}

   Other names for Franklin were Frank D. Klofp ³ and Frank D. Klopp.

   FamilySearch ID: G7R9-G5H.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1930 in Bethel Twp., Berks, PA. ³ The 1930 census recorded William H. Bicher, 50, living with wife Minnie B., 51; and granddaughter Betty M. Klofp, 4; and grandson Frank D. Klofp, 1. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

2. Census in 1940 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁵ The 1940 census recorded at 326 N. Ninth Street: Frank Klopp Jr., owner of novelty store, 37, living with wife Rachel, 35; daughter Betty, 13; son Frank, 11; and sister-in-law Elsie Breidegam, 39. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

3. Census in 1950 in Reading, Berks, PA. ⁶ The 1950 census recorded Frank D. Klopp, truck driver and sales clerk for novelties wholesale, 21, living with wife Fay L., 20; daughter Judith Ann, 2; and son Frank D. Klopp Jr., May 1949. They were born in Pennsylvania.

4. Residence: on 12 Jul 1998 in Shillington, Berks, PA. ²

5. Obituary: Reading Eagle on 7 Dec 2019 in Cumru Twp., Berks, PA. ⁴ Frank "Moe" D. Klopp Sr., 91, of Cumru Twp., passed away on December 7, 2019, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Fay Lorraine Klopp, who passed away on November 14, 2018. Born in Shillington, he was the son of the late Frank R. Klopp Jr. and Rachel Ella (Bicher) Klopp. Moe was a 1946 graduate of Reading High School. He went on to be the second generation owner of Klopp Novelty of Reading, retiring in 1988. Moe was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Rajah Shrine, as well as various social clubs in the area. He enjoyed woodworking and hunting. He attended several hunting trips to Canada, where he would hunt for moose and bear, and holds a trophy for a prize winning bear. Moe also enjoyed spending time at the family deer camp in Union County. He will be remembered for his love of old Western Movies, which you could always find him watching. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Marie Berkey. Survivors include his children, Judy A. Albert, of Sinking Spring; Frank D. Klopp Jr., of Shillington; Lorraine F. Clements, of West Lawn; David M. Klopp, of Oley; and William H. Klopp, husband of Denise, of Cumru Twp. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The interment will follow the service at Pleasant View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Bean Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

Franklin married Fay Lorraine. (Fay Lorraine was born about 1930 in , , PA and died on 14 Nov 2018 ⁴.)