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1934
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2011
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Richard Klasen Obituary
Melrose
May 23, 1934 - Oct. 26, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose for Richard Klasen who died from various medical issues on Wednesday, October 26 at his home in Melrose with his family at his side. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Military honors will be by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be at 5 p.m. followed by the Melrose Fire Department at 7 p.m. Sunday evening.
On May 23, 1934 Richard Klasen was born the son of Ben and Theresa (Engelmeyer) Klasen of St. Rosa. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. On February 11, 1961 he married Alice Finken in Freeport. After their marriage, the couple lived in Melrose. After the service, Richard was employed by Melrose Motor until 1963 when he was hired by the city of Melrose. Over the 31 years with the city of Melrose he held many different positions. For 22 years he was a member of the Melrose Volunteer Fire Department; two of the years he was an EMT and on the Melrose Ambulance Corp. After his retirement, he stayed on as a dispatcher for the city. In 2010 he celebrated his 25th year of sobriety. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Richard was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church of Melrose.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Alice Klasen of Melrose; children, Sandra (Lloyd) Zierden of New Munich, Renee (John) Blonigen of Melrose, Joyce (James) Terwey of Melrose, Lyle (Peggy) Klasen of Albany, Pamela (Kevin) Funk of St Joseph, and Kurt (Angie) Klasen of Meire Grove; 16 grandchildren; sisters and brother, Irene Kerfeld of Elk River, John (Margie) Klasen of Sauk Centre, Lorraine (Ray) Wenker of Melrose, Millie (Virgil) Buening of Key Stone Heights, FL, and Janet (Marvin) Notch of Melrose.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Theresa Klasen; and brother in-law, Norb Kerfeld.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joyce Anne Beuning
October 29, 2011
Alice - you and Richard were/are so good to David and I and our children. I cherish my memories of laughter and stories. You have our deepest sympathy.
October 28, 2011
Alice, We are sorry to hear of Rich's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am sorry we will not be able to visit with you in person as we are in Florida. Nevertheless you have our thoughts and prayers. Sharon and Loren Meyer
Jean Beutz
October 28, 2011
Sandy & family - sorry about the loss of
your dad.
October 28, 2011
Alice and family - our love and hearts go out to you at this time. Richard was such a cool gentleman - alway a smile, always a welcome, always an invite to sit down for a cup of coffee. He wil be missed. Love to you all. Lyn and Wendell Mohs
Della Oyen
October 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss dear friends. I know he will be missed by many, and all of you.
Hugs
Diane Haskamp
October 28, 2011
Alice,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.......I remember the fun we had on the bus tour with Laverne's Travel several yrs ago......
Take Care
Diane
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