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The Renwick Times, Renwick, Iowa
July 31, 1941

Funeral Services Held Sunday for Fred Klaessy

Fred Klaessy, 45, died at a Rochester, Minn, hospital on Wednesday evening of last week following a long illness. He had been in poor health for the past three years and his condition became critical recently and he was being cared for at the home of his sister, Mrs. Henry Bloom. He was taken to Rochester on July 7.

Mr. Klaessy was a life long resident of this community. He was engaged in farming as long as his health permitted. He was a quiet, unassuming young man and a friend of all he came in contact.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the Henry Bloom home and at 2:00 o'clock at the Evangelical church. Rev. A. W. Schlesslman of Merril, Iowa, a former local pastor, preached the sermon and was assisted by Rev A. Beuerman. Burial was made in the Luverne cemetery.

Fredolin Klaessy was born October 21, 1895 in Vernon Township, Humboldt county, Iowa, the son of Joachim Klaessy and Anna Klaessy, nee Luchisinger. He was baptized October 18, 1896 in Vernon township by the late Rev. J. Kuhn, pastor, of the "Zwingli Gemeinde".

On February 28, 1918 he married to Leona Catherine Holm who preceded him in death. To this union were born one son, Eugene H., and one daughter, Eunice L.

Fredolin Klaessy passed away July 24, 1941 at Rochester, Minn., at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 3 days.

He is survived by one son, Eugene H. of Corwth; one daughter, Eunice L. of LeMars; one grandson, Richard; one brother, Samuel of Spencer; and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Stauffacher of Harrisburg, S. D., Mrs. Emma Bloom and Mrs. Verena Phipps of Renwick, and Mrs. Otillia Kittley of Hardy; besides numerous other relatives and many friends.

Among the relatives from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Mrs. Ida Stauffacher of Harrisburg, S. D., Fred Stauffacher of Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, S. D., Wm. Holm and family of Ottawa, Ill., Pete Christenson of Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Christenson of Colfax, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Klaessy and children and Walter Bloom of Spencer, Eunice Klaessy, Rae Bennett and Calvin Gillespie of LeMars.

Rev. and Mrs. O. K. Schlesselman and son of Hancock. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Schlesselman of Merril, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dale Witt and daughter Jo Ann and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lucia of Storm Lake, Sylvia Bloom of Cresco, Clifford Holm and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christenson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kubly of Luverne, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christenson of Mason City.

Fredolin married Leona Catherine Holm on 28 Feb 1918 in Iowa, USA. Leona (daughter of Hans Schack Holm and Marie Nissine Wienberg) was born on 1 Apr 1901 in Kirkman, Shelby County, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Feb 1922 in Algona Hospital, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA; was buried in LuVerne Cemetery, Lu Verne, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elouise Lucile Olson. Elouise was born on 5 Aug 1919 in Hardy, Humboldt County, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Feb 2020 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa; was buried in LuVerne Cemetery, Lu Verne, Kossuth County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eunice Lorraine Bennett, 91, passed from this world on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Duke Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. She was born July 4, 1921 in Renwick, IA to Fredolin and Leona (Holm) Klaessy. After graduating from Renwick High School, she attended Westmar College where she met Ray Bennett.

She and Ray were married on September 7, 1941, and resided in Iowa until 1954 when they moved to Shell Lake. Eunice worked for Shell Lake School District for many years until her retirement. She was very active with community organizations, a charter member of the Indianhead Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Shell Lake City Council, and a longstanding member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by sons Robert (Sarah) Bennett of Bismarck, ND, and Bruce (Joan) Bennett of St. Paul, MN; 5 grandchildren, Natalie (Andy) Cogswell, Rebecca Gunderson, Jay Bennett, Mark Bennett and Sam Bennett; 4 great grandchildren, Ryley and Megan Gunderson and Robert and Andrea Cogswell; her sister, Bernice Hobbet; a sister-in-law, Eloise Klaessy and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray in 1978; her parents; her special aunt, Ottilia Kitley and her brother, Eugene.

Being a child of the depression, Eunice recognized the sacrifices that were made by her family in overcoming the hardships of that time. From these experiences, she understood the importance of her family, hard work, and the need to help those less fortunate than she. Eunice was a kind and gracious lady. She will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Skinner Funeral Home in Shell Lake.



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Don married Barbara Ruth Toft on 11 Feb 1967 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Durant, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]