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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