Joe Klinedinst York, PA, Dallastown HS teacher, coach and JK Endurance Owner died in bicycle accident

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Joe Klinedinst York, PA, Dallastown HS teacher, coach and JK Endurance Owner died in bicycle accident

Joe Klinedinst of York, Pennsylvania has sadly passed away. He passed away early on July 27, morning in an SUV and bicycle collision. At 10:15 a.m., it happened at the crossroads of Hellam Township’s Ducktown Road and Mount Pisgah Road. Mr. Joe was hit by the side of an SUV that was turning out onto Mount Pisgah Road while he was heading west and the coroner was called. The incident is being looked into by Pennsylvania State Police and Hellam Township police.

About Joe Klinedinst

After a life-altering thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, he switched from a four-year Division 1 wrestling career to endurance sports. He has been an athlete my entire life. His interest in triathlon began after I ran several marathons, and I have been competing in these events for more than 16 years. My perseverance and commitment to the triathlon sport have propelled me from the center of the pack to numerous overall victories and World Championship qualifying, including a course record and overall victory in 2022 at Ironman Maryland.

He owed a huge debt of gratitude to all the coaches and teachers who had guided him throughout the years and helped him see his potential. While enjoying the ride along the way, he has tried to do the same with the athletes he train.

Who he was to his students

Among the most important mentors and role models was Mr. Joe Klinedinst. He was the epitome of what a good human being should be. Amidst the innumerable responsibilities of lesson planning, trip planning, equipment administration, and overseeing an after-school film production club, he managed to organize a group of students to produce a comprehensive morning show every day in the classroom. To compete in STN video competitions, he would take the class on an annual cross-country trip.

Conclusion

Moreover, he received professional training and participated in triathlon and ironman events! Along with his wife and daughters, he built a lovely family. There is no doubt that he was also a model father. His family should be in your thoughts and prayers. His funeral arrangements and obituary will be announced by his at their own time.

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