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Frances Klesa Obituary
STOW -- Frances R. Klesa, 91, died April 2, 2009.
Born April 29, 1917 in Bryan, Ohio to Byard and Tracie (Weber) Repp, she married Howard Klesa on May 30, 1941 in Lima, Ohio. Mrs. Klesa graduated from Wittenberg College, was a member of Alpha Xi Delta women's fraternity, had been a Girl Scout leader for many years and had retired as a teacher from the Stow schools in 1971.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthy (Frank) Mandl of Stow; sons, Donald Klesa of Cincinnati, Ohio, J. Michael (Lynn) Klesa of Cicero, Ind.; grandchildren, Scott (Amy), Damon (Molly), Hilary Klesa, Amanda Klems, Eric (Jessica), Craig, Beth Mandl, Paul (Julia) McGill; great-grandchildren, Nate, Patrick, Charlie and Abby Klesa, Sarah Rose and Morgan Klems, Kain Twinam, Colby and Hope Mandl, Matthew and Adam McGill.
The family would like to thank the residents and staff at Cardinal Village for the 12 wonderful years that Frances had there.
Private graveside services and burial will be held at Crown Hill Burial Park. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Allen County Board of MRDD, 2500 Ada Road, Lima, OH 45801.
(REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631)
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Bruce & Harriet Smith
April 13, 2009
Don and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I remember what a great host your Mother was when a group of us played pool at your house during our junior high days. Harriet fondly remembers your Mom coming into The Side Door to buy pretty paper napkins and peanut brittle. Take Care.
Dianna Dunlap
April 6, 2009
I am 47 years old and Mrs. Klesa was my first grade teacher at Woodland. She was very kind to me, I had some troubles as I was a bit too young for first grade.
I have always said that she was my favorite teacher. She sent a long list of suggestions home for the summer to help parents continue the child's learning skills. One suggestion was to say "Let's look it up!", when the child asked questions. My mother and I would go to the World Book encyclopias often to do just that. Thanks to Mrs. Klesa!
I'm sorry for your loss, she was special. God bless Mrs. Klesa and all of you.
Redmon Funeral Home Inc.
April 5, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Randy Pastor-Moritz
April 4, 2009
Don, I'll always remember how nice your mom was. Sounds like she lived a long, full life.
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ROBERT HANNIGAN
April 4, 2009
I WOULD LIKE TO PASS ON MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE TIME THAT I SPENT WITH FRAN. SHE WAS THE MOST LOVING PERSON AND MADE EVERYONE AROUND HER FEEL COMFORTABLE. I WOULD NOT GIVE UP THE TIME THAT I WAS GRACIOUSLY GIVIN TO SPEND WITH HER AND AM TRULY HONERED TO HAVE KNOWN HER. I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SINCERELY, ROBERT HANNIGAN. FORMER BUS DRIVER FOR CARDINAL RETIREMENT VILLAGE.
Sharon Gsellman
April 4, 2009
As long as I live I will remember Mrs. Klesa-- especially her work with teen girls through our church and through scouting! We always wanted to tell her everything because we felt she understood. She gave me confidence by her encouragement and much joy by her creativity and by her delight in the people and things around her.
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