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1938
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2020
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Marlene Klemm Obituary
Wausau - Marlene M. Klemm, 82, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.
Marlene was born in Wausau on May 4, 1938, to the late Herbert and Bertha (Henning) Kickbusch. She met, fell in love, and married the love of her life, Donald Klemm on December 10, 1966. Together they raised three boys, John, James, and Joel. Donald preceded her in death on September 27, 1986.
Affectionately known as Granny M, Marlene was a woman who lived her life with grace and a loving heart. Her sons don't recall a time when she wasn't giving; even when she didn't have much to offer, she always had her time, her talents and her love to share. Marlene was a woman of faith, she sang in the church choir, coordinated vacation bible school, and would actively volunteer for the church and Dime and Dollar whenever she could. Marlene was the foundation that helped to build her sons up into the men that they are today. Her love and sacrifices for them are what they will always remember. Marlene will be greatly missed by those whose lives she touched, but her memory will live on in their hearts.
Marlene is survived by her three sons; John (Amanda), James (Tracy), and Joel (Amanda); grandchildren, Clayton DeChamps, Alexandria Pankow, Olivia Klemm, and Alexander Klemm; and by her brother Robert Kickbusch.
In addition to her parents and husband, Marlene was preceded in death by her brother Charles Kickbusch and her sister Barbara Koppa.
Private family services will be held. Webcasting will be available on the Helke web page after services. You can also go to the following link to watch the live streaming: https://www.facebook.com/motlwelswi/ at 11:00 on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Family and friends can go to www.helke.com to leave words of remembrance and online condolences.
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Megan L. Beattie
November 7, 2024
I miss you. I think of you often. I loved coming to visit you. In my head I can hear your calm soft voice. I I loved coming to your house and adventuring around on your farm. It makes smile when I think of the chime of your clock and playing on your organ piano. Playing on the organ piano was so much fun. I miss you and you make me smile.
Love,
Megan L. Beattie
Megan L. Beattie
February 28, 2022
I heard a clock and it instantly made me think of you. It just reminded me of being at your house. We miss you and always think of you.
Megan Beattie
November 18, 2020
I will think of your soft voice always.
Love,
Megan Beattie
mary McDonell
November 12, 2020
Marlene was a special lady. She was a dear friend to my aunt Pat Rose. God's Peace be with all of her family.
Wayne Waldhart
November 12, 2020
My deepest and most sincere sympathies and condolences on the loss of Marlene. She was an inspiration and such a Godly woman who was always there when needed. She was such a pillar of Mountain of the Lord Lutheran Church and will always be remembered fondly by all of us who had the privilege to know and love her.
Janell Tryba
November 11, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to my cousins and their family. Aunt Marlene was a wonderful Aunt and Godmother. Very loving and giving person. Sending hugs.❤
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