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Dean Klanderman Obituary
Dean A. Klanderman, 55, Darboy, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on July 6, 1960 to Wesley and Gertrude (Lamprecht) Klanderman. On November 30, 1985 he married the love of his life, Nanci Hartjes at St. John Church in Little Chute.
Dean worked as a Design Engineer for K.R West Company and was a fire fighter on the Buchanan Fire Department for 25 years. He enjoyed trap shooting, softball, volleyball, camping and going up north. He also enjoyed traveling, recently taking a family vacation to Washington D.C to visit his daughter and in August, a dream vacation to Alaska with his wife, Nanci.
He is survived by his wife, Nanci; four children, Amy (James) Bounds, Heather, Alex and Kyle Klanderman; mother, Gertrude Klanderman; brothers, Eric (Andrea) Klanderman, Mike (Cynthia) Klanderman; sister, Michelle (Jim) Daily; mother and father in-law, Gerald "Spec" and Bonnie Hartjes, brothers and sisters in-law, Sue (Wayne) Wegner, Jill (Steve) Duncan, Lee Hartjes, Keith Hartjes, Mary (John) Theisen, Jay (Mary Sue) Hartjes, Mark (Cheryl) Hartjes, Kris (Chris) Elrick; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wesley Klanderman and sister, Terry Klanderman.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) from 12 pm to 3 pm. A prayer service will be held at 3 pm. To sign the guestbook, please visit oconnellfh.com. A memorial fund has been established for the Buchanan Fire Department.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dean Klanderman
Linda Vanevenhoven
October 13, 2015
Nanci and family-
So sorry about the loss of your dear husband. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Take care, Jerry and Linda Vanevenhoven
Duane Tamminga
October 5, 2015
Please accept my condolances on the recent loss of Dean... I had the enjoyable opportunity to work with Dean often in the recent past, and he will be deeply missed.
Bill & Mary Ann Hoffman
October 2, 2015
Our condolences to you Nanci and the family. May the Lord give you the strength and peace in knowing that Dean is in a much better place now. He will be missed but the memories will be there forever.
Karen Lawrence
October 2, 2015
Dean's character and life's work showed us a true man of God. His legacy will continue in all of us who knew and loved him till we meet in heaven one day. May our many prayers support Nanci and the children during this time of such profound loss. Dean, may you rest in the joy of God's peace.
JoEll Guzman
October 2, 2015
Nanci, I am so sorry for your loss. May you have peace and comfort in the days ahead. My heart breaks for you and your family. Many prayers.
Jenny Drum
October 1, 2015
Nanci and family! I am so very sorry for you loss! Dean was a great man and will be greatly miss!
bonnie oudenhoven
October 1, 2015
Nancy n family I am truly sorry
October 1, 2015
Dear Nancy, so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Kathy Jansen Horn
Jodi Sullivan
October 1, 2015
Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in loving arms and hold you until you have the strength to take the next step.
Andrea Klanderman
October 1, 2015
Our hearts are sad. Dean, you were way too young to leave us. May the Lord grant peace and strength to Nanci and family and to all of us.
Amanda Wilz-Rohde
October 1, 2015
My deepest condolences!
Susie Coffey
September 30, 2015
R.I.P.
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