Gregory B. Klemm
Died: Mon., Aug. 13, 2012
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Dateline- Wauzeka Wisconsin
Gregory B. Klemm, age 59 of Wauzeka, passed away on Monday August 13, 2012 at the Boscobel Area Health Care in Boscobel. He was born on August 27, 1952 in Clear Lake South Dakota. He was the only child of Harry and Viola (Schmahl) Klemm. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake South Dakota. He graduated from high school, and grew to adulthood there. He attended the University of Wisconsin of LaCrosse. He worked in Social Services in Crawford County Wisconsin, until recently when his health required his retirement.
He was united in marriage to Linda Lund on September 24, 1994 in Wauzeka Wisconsin. She preceded him in death.
Though Greg was born with Muscular Dystrophy, he chose to live life as close to normal as possible. He kept knowledge of his affliction to himself and close family, not letting it describe him, until his condition worsened. Instead you met a big man with a big voice. Greg was an avid sportsman. Even with his limitations, he spent hours fishing and hunting. He enjoyed gardening, and liked learning about, and trying different ways to grow vegetables. He was an excellent cook. He loved his family especially his daughter Shelby, who he considered the light of his life.
Waiting for him with open arms are those who preceded him in death, his parents, grandparents, an infant daughter, and many aunts,uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his daughter Shelby Klemm of Wauzeka. A step daughter Megan Lund of Norwood N.J. Special Aunt and Uncle Adina & Dale Holt of Clear Lake South Dakota. Uncles Robert (Cordula) Klemm of Clear Lake S.D. and Bill White of Olympia Wa., Aunts Deloris Schmahl, Bernice Seward, Elaine Schmahl all of Clear Lake South Dakota. Phyllis Thompson, Winfred South Dakota, Margaret Schmahl of Madison Lake Mn. and Marie Schmahl of Hammond Wisconsin along with numerous cousins.
A memorial Service will be held on Sunday August 19, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauzeka. Pastor Joel Oines officiating. Private burial of the cremains will be at a later date. Freinds may call on Sunday August 19,2012 from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauzeka. In lieu of flowers memorials are perfered. The Kendall Funeral Service of Boscobel is assisting the family. On line condolence can be sent to www.kendallfuneralservice.com
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Adina and Dale Holt
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Greg, what a special person you were. Your friends included people of all ages. We will always love you, and will miss you for the rest of our lives. Shelby, you have our love and sympathy. We share with you the loss of Greg. He was a great Daddy, giving you his unconditional love.
Megan, we count you among our family members. You girls will always have a place in our hearts, and in our home. Love from us, Dina and Dale
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Scott Sample
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Posted Sat August 18, 2012
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I graduated in Clear Lake with your dad. His nick name in school was Cougar. When he used to sign his name in school he would put a cougar paw beside his name. I never knew of his illness but that doesn''t surprise me because he never complained.
I''m sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Classmate,
Scott Sample
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Deb Check
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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Shelby - I worked with your Dad at Crawford County Human Services. Our offices were near each other and we had some good chats through the years. I always loved his sense of humor (and his laugh) and his often offbeat point-of-view. I know that he went through a lot in his life and I always admired how he seldom complained and just rolled with whatever came his way. It seems so unfair that he was handed so much to deal with. Please know that in his work as a social worker your Dad helped many people deal with their adversities and they loved and respected him for not judging them or the choices that they made. That is what I will most remember Greg for, how he accepted people for who they were, with no strings attached.
I will never forget how very happy and thrilled he was when you were born. He loved being a father and you were certainly his Sunshine. He loved you so much and was so very proud of you and everything that you have accomplished. I hope that your Dad's love and the good memories that you have will give you strength to keep moving forward and accomplish whatever dreams you have for your future. I know that your Dad will always be with you and you will continue to make him proud.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
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Jennifer and Lee Hendricks and Family
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Posted Mon August 20, 2012
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Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Michelle Routt & Megan Klema
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Posted Tue August 21, 2012
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Shelby, we are so very sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all please let us know.
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