John Klindt

John M. Klindt, 79, of Hastings, Nebraska, passed away on July 1, 2026.
Per John's wishes, no services will be held. Cremation took place. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services are assisting his family with arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Hastings Arid Society, 521 S. St. Joseph Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901, or to the University of Wyoming Foundation, P.O. Stratton Scholarship Fund, 222 S. 22nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070.
John was born on September 24, 1946, in Powell, Wyoming, to James M. Klindt and Alice V. (Sheets) Klindt. He spent his childhood in Wyoming, where he developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors, hard work, and the western way of life.
Throughout his life, John pursued a wide variety of occupations that reflected both his adventurous spirit and strong work ethic. He worked as a farm laborer, dude wrangler, farrier, and wilderness guard before embarking on a distinguished 35-year career as a research scientist. His passion for education led him to earn bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Wyoming, followed by a Ph.D. through Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
In 1972, John married Jenifor Thompson Klindt. The couple later divorced in 1984. In 1993, he married Shelley Rene Albers, with whom he shared the remainder of his life.
John was the proud father of Alexander J. Klindt. He is also survived by his wife, Shelley; his son, Alexander; his sister, Jeri Klindt Kinzel; and his brother, Scott J. Klindt.
Beginning in 2005, John faced the challenges of inclusion body myositis (IBM), a progressive muscle disease, with remarkable courage, determination, and resilience.