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Carol Klitzke Obituary
Carol Jean (Felton) Klitzke, age 77, of Black Creek passed away January 24, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center with her family by her side. Carol was born March 4, 1937 to the late Ervin and Florence Felton in Black Creek, WI.
On June 18, 1955 at the Black Creek Methodist Church she was united in marriage to Lloyd Klitzke. Carol and Lloyd farmed in the town of Ellington for many years. Lloyd and Carol were also the owners of Klitzke Construction Company until the time of their retirement.
Carol was an avid reader, puzzle master, and enjoyed her sunrise walks.
She is survived by her children: Connie (David) VandeHei, Suring; Lyndon (Patricia) Klitzke, Randy (special friend Leslie) Klitzke, Amy (Richard) LuMaye all of Black Creek. Carol is further survived by 10 grandchildren: Joseph (Christina) VandeHei, Beaver Dam; Angela (Larry) VandeHei, Green Bay; Robert (Bonnie) Van Hulst, Oconto Falls; Ashley (Mike) Rummel, Suring; Christopher (Larissa) VandeHei, Winona Lake, IN; Jeremy Klitzke, Portland, OR; Nicholas (Katie) Klitzke, Kaukauna; Danelle Klitzke, Appleton; Jessica (De'Andre) Hemingway, Kaukauna; and Mike (Sophia) LuMaye, Appleton. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Jasmine, Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Aaliyah, Rashaud, AnnaLee, and Lacy; one sister, Mary (Louie) Resop; two special nieces: Chris (special friend Gordy) Lemmers and Sue (Rich) Nerbun; other nieces and nephews: Carol (Dick) Brueggerman, Larry (Judy) Klitzke, Edward (Ruth) Klitzke, Judy (Milan) Westphal, Barbara Klitzke, Bill Klitzke, Julie (Chris) Misorski, and Sandy Prunty.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd of 47 years, infant son Jeffrey, her parents Ervin and Florence Felton, in-laws Paul and Hattie Klitzke, brothers-in-law: Eldo Klitzke, Lawrence (LauraMae) Klitzke, Herbert Resop, sister-in-law Adele Heiden, and nephew John Heiden.
Visitation will be at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Center on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 9 am until the funeral service at 11 am with Pastor Jeffrey Suhr officiating. Commital services will be at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
The family would like to thank the first responders along with the nurses and hospice staff at Appleton Medical Center on the 8th floor.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Pagel
January 31, 2015
Connie, I am sorry for your loss. I have many special memoties of your mom.
Mike Pagel
Joe Piumbroeck
January 28, 2015
Buster, Randy and Family: I'm sorry for your loss. I will always carry great memories of both Carol and Lloyd. It was always my pleasure to have worked with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with the Klitzke family.
Joyce Radtke (Glatz)
January 27, 2015
We'll always remember you.
Lisa Waeghe
January 27, 2015
Amy, Dick and Klitze family,
I am sorry for your loss. May fond memories give you peace and strength during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Lisa and Mark
Janice Russo
January 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing; my sympathy to Connie, Buster, Randy and Amy. Your parents/you all were great neighbors; we have lots of good memories. Thinking of you all and wishing I could be with you for the service so we could share some of those memories.
Amy Lumaye
January 26, 2015
Proud to be your daughter. Love you Mom. Amy
Rn Umentum
January 26, 2015
The Klitzke family has lost a wonderful person. I knew carol and Lloyd while they were involved installing curb and cutter in the Village of Bellevue. She was the hardest working women I have ever met but under that thuff women was a very caring person. God bless he and your family.
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