The San Antonio community mourns the loss of Clayton Kloesel, a CPS Energy lineman, who was electrocuted last week while repairing a power line in Far West Bexar County. He was laid to rest in La Vernia yesterday, with family, friends, and local residents gathering to honor his memory and service, as FOX San Antonio reported.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office spokesman Sandra Pickell disclosed that the incident took place along Percheron Pass near Culebra Road where first responders, upon their early morning arrival, immediately began life-saving measures on Kloesel, however despite their efforts the lineman succumbed to his injuries, as per News 4 San Antonio. Kloesel, a father of three and an 11-year veteran at CPS Energy, was remembered by his colleagues for his skills and his contribution to the Lineman Rodeo Team; his loss reverberates throughout the community, touching not only those close to him but also others recognizing the often overlooked risks that utility workers face.
Statements of condolences have come both from local officials and other utility services, with Mayor Ron Nirenberg noting Kloesel's sacrifice and the importance of recognizing those providing essential services, City Councilman Marc Whyte also extended his sympathies and reminded the public of the dedication of workers assuring access to necessary utilities, and the San Antonio Water System conveyed their sorrow on X.
“The SAWS family was saddened to learn about the passing of the CPS Energy lineman while providing a vital service to our community. Public utility service is certainly rewarding but can come with its own particular risks. We grieve with our sister utility and extend our deepest…
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An investigation into the fatal incident is currently underway to determine the precise circumstances surrounding Kloesel's death, as described by the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office this 32-year-old lineman's untimely passing is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers associated with power line repair much as the grief of his family echoes a narrative well known to many who work in public service and their loved ones, as News 4 San Antonio noted.
