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Garmer Kleen Obituary
minonk - Garmer R. "Baldy" Kleen, 86, of Minonk died at 3:14 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minonk, with Father Hans Flondor, OFM Conv., officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Minonk. Visitation will be from 3 until 7 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary to be recited at 2:30 p.m. at Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk and for one hour prior to services Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of the donor's choice.
Baldy was born March 25, 1926, in Minonk Township, the son of Garmer and Emma Ioeger Kleen. He married Alda Nauman on May 31, 1952, in Roanoke. She survives.
Also surviving are five children, Greg (Susan) Kleen of El Paso, Janet (Kleen) Torres of Minonk, Kathy (Ron) Kleen of Graymont, Randy Kleen of El Paso and Denny Kleen of Minonk; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, George, Melvin and Lester; and four sisters, Helen Bachman, Pearl Higgins, Ann Herman and Hilda Miller.
Baldy was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both in Minonk. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 in the 3014th Engineering Maintenance Company stationed in Japan. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
Baldy was a livestock grain farmer in rural Minonk. He enjoyed baking, square dancing, playing cards and watching the vehicles go by on 251 and 39. The highlight of his life was playing Santa Claus with the Missis for more than 30 years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Garmer Kleen
March 15, 2013
We just found out today about Baldi's passing and are so sorry for your loss. He was always a highlight of the annual Ioerger Reunions; singing, prayer leading and reminiscing with the relatives gathered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Marvin Ioerger Family
Kathy Gensler-Bade
March 13, 2013
Baldy was such a great guy and a joy to be around. I will miss him. In my mind I can see him joking, reminicing and playing cards with all of his friends up in heaven.
Kim and Jim Goebel
March 11, 2013
We would look forward to Baldy and Alda coming to Amboy for the week-end. they would tell stories all day and night. But the best conversations were in the early mornings when they were having there coffee and don't forget about all the cards that were played at the kitchen table. Baldy will be surely missed. Alda and the family are in our prayers.
Barbara Arndt
March 11, 2013
I was very sorry to hear about your loss.
March 11, 2013
Sorry to hear of Baldy's passing. I played the piano while the people sang Christmas songs for the Christmas parties at the Benson Legion. Someone would say, "Here comes Santa & Mrs. Claus," so I would have to switch to "Here Comes Santa"and the kids would get all excited. They were loved!!
R.leon Seagraves
March 9, 2013
All I remember about baldy was his honesty all thoughts is he was a good man and never any thing but good for his fellow man he will be missed by us all I knew him many years .
mrs. richard wyss and family
March 9, 2013
TO MR. SANYA CLaus' family; we will miss you, and mrs. claus mainly during the HOLIDAYS.
March 9, 2013
My prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I am sorry I can't make the service but you all will be in my prayers. Love to all........Joella
March 9, 2013
We are sorry to learn of Baldy's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Bill & Dorothy Harper
Terry and Denise Schoon
March 9, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Always remember him as Santa Claus. And Santa can never leave us! So he will be in your hearts for eternity. You have our deepest sympathy
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