Notes:

Earl Klaessy passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Spencer Hospital.

Earl Samuel Klaessy, 87, of Spencer, went to his eternal home January 4, 2014. He was born August 15, 1926 in Renwick, IA, the fourth child of Samuel and Signed Marie (Holm) Klaessy. The family moved to Spencer in 1937. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1943. Earl spent one year working on the railroad in Montana. He entered the Navy in 1944, serving in the Pacific area until 1947. One of the ships was the USS Guilford.

Returning to Spencer he worked for Woodcock Floral Company, Swain Auto Parts, Arnold Motor Supply and the US Post office as a clerk. On August 8, 1948 he married Verla Ayres and they made their home in Spencer for 65 years. They were blessed with two children, Kim Marie and James Earl. His favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing with friends in Canada and the US. He also enjoyed traveling and mountain climbing with Verla. They visited all 50 states, Canada, Europe and Israel. 

Earl married Verla Ayres on 8 Aug 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]