Ann Stroh-Klebermass

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Ann Stroh-Klebermass Obituary

Age 34, died peacefully in the arms of her family at home in Brookfield, after a courageous 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Markus; her parents Mary Jo and Michael; brothers, Matthew and Andrew (Jenny); sister Katherine (Nate) Hall; grandparents Marjorie and G. Robert Remiker and nephews, Jon Michael and Anderson Stroh.

Ann was a graduate of UW-Madison. Prior to her diagnosis in April 2003, she lived with her husband in Zurich, Switzerland. She was employed as the Assistant Director of Communications for Swiss Reinsurance in Zurich. Ann loved reading, the outdoors, travel and adventure.

The family extends its sincere thanks to the many fine doctors, nurses and staff who participated in Ann's care including those at Froedtert Hospital and Dr. Jim Thomas and his staff at UW Cancer Center in Madison. We also thank Season's Hospice for the excellent care and attention.

Private family services were held at Brookfield Congregational Church. The family will receive relatives and friends at a reception to celebrate Ann's life on Tuesday, August 30th from 4 to 6 PM at the Bluemound Country Club (10122 W. North Ave.) in Wauwatosa.

In memory of Ann and at her request, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center, specifically directed at Bile Duct Cancer Research, 600 Highland Ave., RM K-4-658, Madison, WI 53792-6164.

"She will be forever loved

and missed by her family

and many friends."

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Ann Stroh-Klebermass

5 Entries

Eileen Wright-Dimick

September 8, 2005

Dear Mike and Mary Jo,

Please know how saddened I am to hear of Ann's passing. I am Pat Wright's sister, living here in Whitefish Bay, and I remember with fondness my conversation with Ann nearly three years ago when she was first diagnosed. I was being treated for cancer at Froedtert at that time, so I know only too well the pain it causes for family and friends. I have no doubt that Ann remained spirited and determined through it all. And I pray that for once and for all, we can conquer this illness and spare others.

God bless you, and please be assured of my prayers and warmest thoughts.

Charlene Gunnells

September 6, 2005

Ann was my roommate in Beaufort, SC. I met her through a friend from Milwaukee who was also living in Beaufort at the time. She said a friend of a friend needed a place to live when she came to town. Ann moved in and we were great friends from the get-go. Ann has an infectious and wicked sense of humor that I am sure is entertaining all those in heaven right now. We lost touch over the years as Ann embarked on a journey to figure out what she wanted from life and I moved to northern Illinois to work on my career. Every now and again she'd call or write. I did the same, sometimes calling her dad to find out where she was (school, Europe, traveling) that particular moment. I thought about her often and how kind her family was to me. I will miss her terribly.

Jeff Shrewsbury

August 29, 2005

Ann was only in South Carolina for a short time, but she made a big impression on all of us. In just the few months she lived among us in a small little, coastal town, she became adored by so many people, she was like family.

What I will remember most is how kind she was and how humble and how often she thought of others before herself. I can't remember a day when she wasn't smiling that wide, wide smile or offering to help someone she didn't even know.

She is missed by many I know, and our hearts will always have a special place for her.

Pamela Hall

August 28, 2005

Last night I allowed the tears to flow as my heart was grieving the loss of sweet Ann. It is in our tears that we find comfort and that we allow the fond memories to take their place in our hearts. I remember most of all the time when Ann was dressed up in a banana costume for my daughter Kirsten's bachelorette party on the boat sailing down the St. Croix River. She and Kate were so happy and full of fun and frolic. I wish that I could have had the opportunity to spend more time with Ann to get to know her in a more personal way. My thoughts and prayers have been with Ann and her family since I heard of her illness. I thank God for Ann and the honor and delight to have her as part of our family. I'll never forget her kindness and graceful demeanor. She and my mother Kathleen talked hit if off and talked on and on about Europe and their travels. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved her so deeply. She is with our heavenly Father now, sheltered safely under the feathers of His wings and lavished with love and grace forevermore. Please accept my deepest sympathies; Pam Hall

Father Frank John Timar, MSC

August 27, 2005

To the family of Ann Stroh-Klebermass:

My sincerest condolences and a promise of prayers that the Lord will give you the strength and willingness to gift Ann to the Lord who gave her to you, even if for so short a time. Every life is given to us by the Lord to accomplish the work the Lord has designed for us to do.

With deepest sympathies,

Father Frank John Timar, MSC

friend of Andy and Jenny Stroh

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