Duane-Klinger-Obituary

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Duane Klinger

Somers, Iowa

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DIED
January 19, 2016
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Somers, Iowa

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Palmer & Sons Funeral Home Inc Obituary

Duane M. Klinger, 93, formerly of Somers and Farnhamville, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Simpson Health Center, Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge. He is survived by his wife, Merle Klinger of Fort Dodge; son, Mike (Cathie) Klinger of Corpus Christi, TX; daughter, Joyce (Kirby) Schmidt of Grundy Center; grandchildren, Richard (Britney) Klinger; Michael (Donna) Klinger; Allison (Cody) Lycke; Dana (Danielle) Schmidt; step-granddaughter, Shane (Tim) Weg; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Bonnie) Klinger of Harlingen, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Edith (Hansen) Klinger; brother, Manly Klinger; sister, Lorraine Schoonover. Duane M. Klinger was born March 21, 1922 near Callender and graduated from Somers High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Duane was united in marriage to Merle Johnson in 1947 at the Little Brown Church. They farmed in the Callender and Somers area until 1985. They retired in Farnhamville and later moved to Friendship Haven. Duane was a member of the American Legion Post #510, Farnhamville, and United Methodist Church, Somers. He especially loved his family and friends. He always enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed making memories and conversation with friends. He also loved farming, polka music, dancing, telling stories, playing cribbage, traveling, wood carving, and especially his wife Merle's cooking. He leaves a legacy of love among his family and the people who treasured him. His life will go on forever because of his faith in Jesus Christ. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to everyone at Palmer & Sons Funeral Home, Friendship Haven, and members of the American Legion Post #510 Farnhamville

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Dear Merle and family, I always appreciated the kindness both of you shared with me when you came to our clinics.