Francis (Fran) J. Kloster, of New Hartford, passed away on June 15, 2019 with his family by his side at the Masonic Care Community. He was born in Utica on June 17, 1930, the son of the late George & Anna Smith Kloster. Fran was married to Beverly Schug on February 12, 1955. Fran proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951-1955, during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the New York Telephone Company retiring after 35 years. Fran was a member of the following organizations; New Hartford American Legion Post #1376, Remsen VFW Post #982, CWA Local #1126 and was a former trustee of St. Patrick's Church in Forestport. He was a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford. After living in New Hartford for many years, Fran and Bev moved to Kayuta Lake for several years and enjoyed the North Country and all it had to offer. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Beverly; daughter, Judy (Bob) Butler of Sauquoit; sons, Dennis (Shari) of MD, Martin (Linda) of Utica, Steven (Helen) of TN, and Tim (Vickie) of NC; sisters, Dolores Quinn of CO and Barbara Jones of Syracuse; and a brother, Rev. George Kloster of NC. Fran was predeceased by his brother, James Kloster. Fran is also survived by eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and special nieces, nephews and cousins, including life-long friend and cousin, Leonard Murphy. The family wishes to thank the Masonic Care Community, especially the Manhattan household, for all the loving care & compassion that they showed Fran and his family. It will not be forgotten. Calling hours are on Tuesday, June 18 from 4-7 PM at the Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., 13 Oxford Road, New Hartford. Fran's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19 at 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, New Hartford. Interment will take place at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Forestport, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.