Philip Allen Kloster

November 27, 1944 - April 29, 2018

Philip “Phil” Kloster was born in Mason City Iowa on November 27, 1944. He passed away on April 29, 2018 at Baylor – Scott and White Hospital in Dallas Texas following a short illness. A celebration of life will be held on May 19, 2018 at 11 am at Mansfield Funeral Home, 1556 Heritage Parkway in Mansfield, TX. 76063. Visitation and gathering of friends will be from 10-11am, May 19th. In lieu of flowers, family has requested donations be made to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. Phil grew up in Forest City Iowa and graduated from Forest City H.S. in 1963. He went on to attend Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business in 1973. After graduation, he taught in the Forest City Schools. He soon decided to become involved in city management. He was City Manager for a number of cities including Wayne Nebraska; Newton, Kansas, and Seagoville Texas. In 1999 he decided to once again return to education and taught at the Dallas Independent Magnet School, Townview until his retirement. He continued to teach part time at Tarrant County Community College until his death. Phil most of all loved his family. The father of 6 enjoyed all kinds of sports activities with them and later with their children. He loved golfing, camping and watching sporting events; especially the Dallas teams – except the Cowboys. Phil is survived by his wife, Merryl of Mansfield, TX; children; Brenda Bruneau and husband Glenn Bruneau of Omaha, Nebraska; Stephanie Winter and husband Kendall Winter of Peabody, Kansas; Greta Sandoval and husband Jesse Sandoval of North Newton, Kansas, Shannon Kloster of Olathe, Kansas; Paul Kloster of Dallas, TX and stepdaughter Julie Moss and husband Josh Moss of Mansfield, Tx. He is survived by 11 grandchildren; Grant, Carter and Mason Bruneau; Olivia and Isabel Sandoval; Zach Stephey, Mya and Adyson Winter; Linden Brewer, Braydon and Raylen Moss. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mina Kloster, as well as, his daughter Courtney Kloster. A special thanks to the ICU and Medical staff of Mansfield Methodist Hospital, especially Dr. Daisy and Dr. Tiu. Also a special thanks to the Medical ICU staff and Medical staff of Baylor – Scott and White Hospital (Truett) especially Dr. Huang and Dr. Simon. To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me. Let me go I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy, we had so many years. I gave you my love and you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part So bless those memories in your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near with all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome You Home".