Name: Visitation for David Eugene Klimes
Start: 2019-11-19T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-11-20T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels - Plymouth Chapel

DAVID EUGENE KLIMES Watertown, Minn. David Eugene Klimes, 57, of Watertown, Minn., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, from a sudden illness. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel, 15800 37th Ave. N, Plymouth, Minn. Service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, with visitation starting at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Price Creek Event Center, 4709 220th Trail, Amana. David was born Aug. 21, 1962, in Iowa City, to Marcia Cronbaugh Humphrey and Vernon (Curly) Klimes. He is survived by his parents; stepmother, Anne Klimes; a son, Zach; brothers, Steven (Shelley) Klimes and Kevin Klimes (Elizabeth Gibson); stepsisters, Christa (Mike) Carson and Elizabeth (Ben) Van Etten; stepbrothers, Steve (Billie) Barker and John (Jamie) Barker; uncles, Dennis and Harlan (Sandra) Cronbaugh; nieces, Alexa, Nicole, Natalie and Emily Klimes; nephews, Kylan (Amber Gerard) Klimes, Austin Klimes and Tyson (Jesse) Branscomb; great-nieces, Laila Reid, Evelynn Walls and Norah Branscomb; great-nephews, Dylan, Landon and Colton Branscomb; and a special granddog, Jasmine. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Edna Klimes and Harley and Edith Cronbaugh; stepfather, Carlos Humphrey; and a nephew, Bryan Branscomb. David was raised in Amana and graduated from Amana High School in 1980. He was active in Scouting and earned his Eagle Scout. He graduated from Central College in Pella in 1984. He received a law degree from the University of Iowa in 1987 and passed his CPA exam in 1994. He was most recently employed by Stahl Construction. David loved life and his laughter was contagious. He will be missed by many family and friends.

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Published by The Gazette on Nov. 18, 2019.

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9 Entries

Dave Nelson

November 25, 2019

Wow! So sad to here this news. David was a backyard neighbor who always had time to gab, joke and laugh, he will be missed.
Zack, thanks for the obit notice. If you need anything stop by.
Sincerely,
Dave Nelson

November 25, 2019

Wow! So sorry Klimes family. Dave was a backyard neighbor who always had time to talk and joke. Thanks for the obit notice Zack. If you need anything just stop by.
Sincerely,
Dave Nelson

Caroline Emswiler

November 18, 2019

Zach, I'm so sad to hear this news and very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a client of mine and we became friends over the years. He was so kind and compassionate and so intelligent. It was fun to have long conversations with him. One thing that I will always remember about your dad is that he loved you more than anything in life. He talked about you all the time when we were together and he was soo proud of you. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in your memories of your dear dad. I will miss him.

Rutha Stewart

November 18, 2019

Zach,
Im so very sorry for your loss. Im praying For God to give you strength and Im praying for your family. I miss you and your mom. Love you my dear friend. Take care.

Howard Reinhard

November 18, 2019

Great Neighbor and Friend.
You will be missed my friend.
RIP.

Rick Hergert

November 17, 2019

Amana class of 1980 just started plan our 40 year reunion. Its with great sadness that will we lost our second classmate ,David November 14th.
With only 26 graduates we were not just classmates but family.
Andy and David left us too soon, but we know they are making a place to join them in heaven and will be with us this Oktoberfest when we ride in the parade.

November 16, 2019

David was a great and loving son, gone way to soon. We will all miss him. Love you David. Your Dad and family.

Jeff Hileman

November 16, 2019

Zach,
Im so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a friend and my heart feels the sting of his passing. I was very fortunate to have met David while he and your Uncle Steve were attending Central College. Im a tad older then your Dad and Uncle; but they invited me into their circle. I think they felt sorry for me Lol. Although graduation and miles separated us; we would connect every so often and were able to share laughter and memories. He was very smart and I always enjoyed how he would stimulate my thinking. Because of those memories; Ill be able to keep him alive in my heart which is a gift of friendship. Because you are a part of your Father; I guarantee that in time youll find yourself laughing and smiling realizing that he is alive in you although his physical presence is absent. Let those memories nourish your being. You may even find yourself crying; but those will be tears of joy that are natural and normal but means that his Love is alive in you. May you gain strength in knowing that family and friends are feeling your hurt; but it means your Dad touched our hearts.

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