Klinker's Lumber had its modest beginning in the basement of Robert and Francis Klinker on Lock Street in Waverly, Ohio in the early 1940's. The business grew throughout the 40's when storm windows, doors and cabinets became part of the Klinker line. After graduating, Robert's sons and daughter joined the firm as partners. In 1952, a two story building was built as a cabinet shop, and in a few years, an addition was added to this building. In 1964, a large lumber warehouse was built across the street. Then in 1979, construction of a new 12,000 sq. ft. store was begun which still houses the store today. A new 17,000 sq. ft. drive-thru lumber warehouse was built in 1991 to replace the lumber warehouse built back in 1964. Bill, Terry and Loretta have retired and now Klinker's is in its third generation of ownership. Bill's two sons, Joe and Bill Jr., are now running the business.