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Louise Klawitter Obituary

Louise Josephine Klawitter, 76, a former resident of Fond du Lac, passed away on March 6, 2012, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Waukesha.

She was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of the late Clement and Marie Schwartz.

Louise graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 1953.

On June 25, 1955, she married Richard Henry Klawitter at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fond du Lac.

Louise is survived by Richard, her devoted husband of 56 years; her children: Cindy (Ken) Wick of Waukesha, Rick and his longtime companion, Angela, of Menasha, and Mike (Pam) of Jenison, Mich.; her grandchildren: Dragan and Zoran Obradovic of Milwaukee, Angel Klawitter of Neenah, and Matthew and Tricia of Jenison, Mich.; and great-granddaughter, Brianna of Neenah; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Shirley Totz.

SERVICES: A private memorial service will be held for the family at Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home in Waukesha.

Inurnment will be at the All Faiths Chapel Mausoleum in Fond du Lac.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Louise's name to the humane society of the donor's choice, or to Seasons Hospice, 4650 N. Port Washington Road, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI, 53212.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services of Waukesha, Wis. is serving the family. For more information or to leave online condolences, visit WaukeshasFuneralHome.com or call (262) 542-6609.

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

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Mar. 11, 2012.

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Brian Balthazor

March 13, 2012

Cindy, your mother lives on within you. Take the good from her and pass it on.

Mary Wendt

March 12, 2012

Louise was a beautiful lady and we are all so sad for the loss of her for Richard and family. Your friends from Northern Lights Estates.

March 12, 2012

Dick and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

John and Sandy Klawitter

Karen & Christopher DuFrane

March 11, 2012

Mike, So sorry to hear about your Mom. You have lost a very special person. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We're here for you if you need anything.
Karen and Christopher DuFrane

Nan Schichtel

March 11, 2012

Mike, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Know that you, Pam, and your kids plus the Wisconsin Klawitter family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Nan Schichtel

Scott Schwalbe

March 11, 2012

My prayers go out to Dick and the family as you grieve the loss of Louise. I know she will be missed tremendously. It was a pleasure getting to know her over the last 6 plus years.

Mark & Janice DeRusha

March 11, 2012

To the klawitter Family,
So sorry to here about Louise passing.May she rest in peace.
Mark and Janice DeRusha

Missy De Rusha

March 11, 2012

I am so sorry about Louise. I know that nothing can take away the pain that we feel at the loss of a wife or mother but hope that you can find comfort in the fact that she is not suffering anymore. She will be at peace, watching over you always. With Love, Missy

March 11, 2012

Cindy, Elmer sent this to me. Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Andy Gordus

March 11, 2012

Dick Klawitter and Family.

I'm sorry to read about your wifes passing. I sent a notice of it to Vic Klawitter and others of our extended relation.You have Wandas and my heart felt sympathies.

Danand Wanda Klawitter

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