Lewis Robert Klejeski, 91, of Cloquet entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He was born August 2, 1925 in Split Rock Township to Felix and Ida Klejeski. He served in the Army during WWII. On February 9, 1952 Lewis married Alice Ostoff in Cloquet. He worked as a pipefitter/machinist for Northwest Paper and Potlatch for 32 years, retiring in 1987. Prior to working at Potlatch he had several other productive jobs in the community. Lewis was a proud member of St. Casimir's Polish Catholic Church until it closed. He was a current member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, the Potlatch Quarter Century Club, Knights of Columbus, Franciscan Friars, American Legion and VFW. Lewis enjoyed vegetable gardening and hunting with his kids, brothers, nephews, and grandkids. Lewis was preceded in death by his son, Gerald in 1973; wife, Alice in 2010 and 10 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Paul (Tammy) of Esko; daughters, Yvonne (Kevin) Mannschreck of Hooper, NE, Deb Klejeski of Cloquet and Teresa (Jerry Young) Klejeski of Autumba; four grandchildren, Shawn (Jackie) Aho, Kayne Klejeski, Derek Klejeski, and Jorden Klejeski; and two great grandchildren, Vance Aho and Carly Aho. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lighthouse/New Perspective for their exception care and compassion given to Lewis. Visitation: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St. Cloquet. Visitation will continue Saturday, February 18th one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 102 4th Street, Cloquet. Burial will be in the New Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com