Brian W. Klingbile

Brian W. Klingbile, age 41, of Sheboygan, formerly of North Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Brian was born on March 5, 1984, to William and Barbara (Paplham) Klingbile. In his youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, later volunteered as assistant Scoutmaster. He played baseball and was especially proud of his wrestling achievements. He was a 2002 graduate of Horace Mann High School. Brian continued his education at Moraine Park Technical College, earning an associate degree, and later received his bachelor’s degree with Honors from Marian University. While at Marian University Brian was president of the Business Club. He obtained a certificate for Executive Leadership from the University of Norte Dame.

On June 20, 2015, Brian married the love of his life, Sarah Macholl, in Random Lake, Wisconsin. Later that year they purchased their dream home in Sheboygan.

Brian was employed as a Sales Executive at Waukesha Iron & Metal. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, and had a strong love for travel. Among his most memorable trips were visits to Scotland and Ireland. He and Sarah were looking forward to future travels to Norway and Japan. Brian had a passion for history and antiquing, developing a recent hobby of collecting tsubas.

Brian is survived by his wife, Sarah Klingbile; his mother, Barbara Klingbile; his parents-in-law, William and Evelyn Macholl; his aunts, Kathy Paplham and Louise Pionke; his uncles, Bill Paplham, John (Barb) Paplham and Larry (Bonnie) Paplham; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Klingbile; his grandparents, Walter and Grace Klingbile, Francis Riha Paplham, and Alvin and Jeanita Paplham; his aunt, Carol Paplham; and his uncles, Charles “Chuck” Paplham and Robert “Bob” Paplham.

A Memorial Service for Brian is scheduled on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Zimmer Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Rd., Sheboygan, WI 53083. Relatives and friends can greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors and nursing staff at Froedtert Hospital for their care and compassion.