Paul Vincent Kloecker , 82 , passed away on December 15, 2017 in Gilroy, CA. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Paul attended Cathedral Prep, earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree at the University of Detroit, and his M.S. in Financial Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Cal.

While studying at the Naval Post Graduate School, Paul met the love of his life Patricia Vega. They married on August 10, 1974 at the Carmel Mission.  Paul and Patricia have two children, Valerie Claire and Joseph Paul.

In 1980, Paul retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after serving 22 years and earning a bronze star in Vietnam. He and his wife decided to return to Pat's hometown of Gilroy to raise their family.  Paul served on the Gilroy Council for three terms and was an active member of Sunrise Rotary, Elks Club, the Exchange Club and St. Mary's Church.

Paul was known for his quick wit and relentless dedication to serving the Gilroy community. He was devoted to and highly respectful of all his fellow war veterans and families.

Always the proud husband, father and grandfather, his greatest joy was being surrounded by family.

Generous and caring he would always open his heart to those in need. No questions asked. He was devoted to his siblings and had a special place in his heart for his many nieces and nephews.

Paul always saw the potential in people before they saw the potential in themselves.

Paul is survived by his wife Patricia, his son Joseph Kloecker of Gilroy, his daughter Valerie Weingarten (Adam) of El Cerrito, granddaughter Gia Rose Weingarten, brother Roman (Martha) Kloecker of Erie, Pa. and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Kathryn A. Zaehnle Kloecker and Roman August Kloecker , siblings John, Edward, Claire and Kathleen.

Visitation at Habing Funeral Home Thursday Dec. 21 ^st 3pm – 7pm , Vigil 7pm

Funeral Mass St. Mary's Church and Burial Friday Dec 22 ^nd 10am

Reception Elks Lodge Friday Dec. 22 ^nd 12:00pm

Memorial donations can be contributed to the Gilroy Exchange Club P.O Box 1681 Gilroy, CA 95021