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EARL KLEMPKE Obituary


Earl Kenneth Klempke, age 84 passed away January 21, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born July 5, 1926, in White Swan, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mae Klempke.

He is preceded in death by his four brothers, two sisters and his daughter Earla Gorsline.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 35 years, sons Don and Gary (Debbie) Klempke, daughters Linda Dangerfield and Lisa Iverson, stepson Rick Schatz, stepdaughter Tina Butler, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by all.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Tri-City Herald on Jan. 25, 2011.

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son-gary klempke

January 28, 2011

Sure miss you Dad and Love You You Will Always Be In My Heart
Your Baby Son Gary

Kenneth Gorsline

January 28, 2011

I will miss you Grandpa. Some of my best memories were when I stayed with you for the summer. I'm sorry I could'nt be there with you in the end. I'll see you soon.

Kenneth

Jackie Benson

January 27, 2011

Dear Carol, Lisa and family, It has been a pleasure to have known Earl and have been able to have the time with you all when you all lived close to Paul and me.
Love to you all
Paul and Jackie Benson

Celine Pederson

January 26, 2011

Dear Lisa,
I am sorry for your loss!!!! You are in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Celine

January 26, 2011

Dad even though you had to leave and be
with our Lord, you will always be Loved
by your Children and Wife and greatly
Missed . I Love You , your daughter Linda

earl and carol klempke - 2010

lisa iverson

January 25, 2011

Dad Will be missed very much we all love him. he will be in our hearts for ever

January 25, 2011

we miss you and love you very much. you will be in our hearts forever your children

earl and carol klempke

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January 25, 2011

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