James Edmund Klekotka of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on November 16, 2020 in McLean, Virginia.

Jim was born September 6, 1945 to Edmund and Doris (Milton) Klekotka and grew up in South Hadley, Massachusetts.  He was active in volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, Paz de Cristo and as Hospitality Minister at his church.  After a successful career with Motorola and Tokyo Electron as an Electrical Engineer and Patent Agent, he retired in Fountain Hills, Arizona.   He then threw himself into travel and visiting his family.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; children Paul Klekotka and Amy (Elledge); grandchildren Kyle and Kate Klekotka; Brooks and Barrett Elledge.  All of whom he cherished and adored.  He is also survived by a brother, Stanley Klekotka of Conway, South Carolina and sister Janet Stawasz of South Hadley, Massachusetts.

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date in keeping with COVID restrictions.

Jim had requested that memorial gifts can be sent in lieu of flower to:

FRAXA (Fragile X) Research

10 Prince Place, Suite 203

Newburyport, MA 01950