Kaiya R.

Klopfenstein

Kaiya R. Klopfenstein, age 17, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in Paulding, OH.

Kaiya was born on December 13, 2007 to Brett and Justine Klopfenstein. Kaiya was a homeschool student going into her senior year of high school. Kaiya was an amazing pool player. She began playing 5 years ago, at the age of 12. She was a member of the Junior International Championship Tour. She had dreams of becoming a professional pool player. Kaiya worked at the Goodwill in Defiance, OH. She loved to hang out with her friends, go to rodeos, and anything to do with being on the water.

Kaiya will be lovingly missed by her parents, Brett and Justine Klopfenstein, Defiance, OH; sisters, Gracelynn Klopfenstein, Edgerton, OH; Paityn Klopfenstein, Holland, OH; brothers, Isaiah Gerhardt, Edgerton, OH; Cody Seegert, CA; paternal grandparents, Leon and Debra Klopfenstein, Haviland, OH; maternal grandparents, James and Grace Koch, Edgerton, OH; her beloved dog, Harper.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Latty Apostolic Christian Church with church clergymen officiating. Burial will take place in Latty Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Latty Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. There will also be visitation from 12:30 P.M.- 1:30 P.M. on Friday at the church.