Eileen Klingman
October 26, 1936 ~ October 27, 2016
Eileen Joyce Klingman age 80 of Nashua, IA died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Floyd County Memorial Hospital in Charles City, IA.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Nashua with Rev. Bill Nielsen presiding.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home -- Olson Chapel in Nashua. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service on Tuesday at church.
Interment will be at a later date.
Eileen was born October 26, 1936 in rural Fayette County, Arlington, Iowa, the daughter of George and Etta (Kray) Burrack. She attended Putnum #1 rural school, Lamont Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School before graduating from Arlington High School in 1954. She was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. While in high school she enjoyed basketball, band and choir. She went on to attend Wartburg College and played in the band and orchestra. Eileen also received her B.S. in education while attending Wartburg.
Eileen was fondly known as “Eenie”, a nickname given to her by her four older brothers. This name would follow her through her life. She would later be known as “Grandma Eenie” by her grandchildren.
She married the love of her life, Roger Klingman, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington on June 9, 1957. Eileen was an elementary teacher at Tripoli, Greenfield, Vinton and Nashua. She retired in 1995 after 31 years of teaching.
Spending time with her family meant a lot to Eileen. She enjoyed reading, fishing on the Mississippi, sewing, arts and crafts, watching sporting events, traveling and spending her summers at the Clayton Cottage, and tending to her flowers. Eileen was a member of St. John’s Choir, Ch. EN PEO, her weekly breakfast group and St. John’s Book group.
Eileen is survived by her husband Roger of Nashua, IA; one son Barry (Dena) Klingman of Nashua, IA; three grandsons, Kory Klingman, Jordan Klingman, Gavin Klingman all of Nashua, IA; one brother Henry Burrack of Trail, MN; 15 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters Kathryn and Kerry; three brothers Edwin Burrack, Clifford Burrack and Donald Burrack.
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Deepest sympathy to the Klingman family. One of those special teachers that one remembers with fondness.
Our sympathy to the family. Eileen was a wonderful blessing to all who knew her. Gene and Sherri Nieman
Sorry for your loss. Sympathies and Prayers to your entire family. Cindy & Dusty Rolando
Sorry to hear of the passing of one of the sweetest ladies I knew from my school days. Sympathies to Coach Klingman and the extended Klingman family. Kevin Burkle
Eileen was one of our favorite teachers and one of the kindest ladies we know!!! So many awesome memories of her in school as she was always smiling and letting us make messes! Our plaster masks were one of our favorite activities! Personally, growing up around the Klingman house I have many fond memories of being out at their house, baking, running around the gym/football field, etc. Eileen was so loving and kind and her hugs were the best! Even as an adult, her smile melted my heart!! Wish we could be there tonight but we are playing in the Regional Volleyball Finals and I know she will be an angel there for our team! Hugs and prayers to all of the family! Much love–Andie (Griffith) & Brad, Drew & Rylie Olson
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Glenn & Sharon Hatzky will send a memorial to the Nashua Public Library
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Fond memories of going to Hawkeye games in Iowa City and this summer playing cribbage every Sunday night. A memorial will be sent to the Nashua Public Library.
Love, Karina Krall purchased the Heavenly Grace Spray for the family of Eileen Joyce Klingman.
Praying for her family at this difficult time.
Deb And Mike Hatzky lit a candle in memory of Eileen Joyce Klingman
Our thoughts andl prayers are with the Kingman family. Eileen was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Our deepest sympathies.
Erik And Cindi Nelson lit a candle in memory of Eileen Joyce Klingman
I picked the periwinkle candle because it represents the great person she saw in me. She was my first art teacher. Kind, compassionate, and caring. The joy and compassion she had for art, students and family were always something that I admired so much about her. I loved the fact she didn’t only promote my earlier years as an artist but was always curious in my adult life what I was working on. She will be truly missed and I am a blessed person for having to have met her.
Eileen will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Roger & family.
Dave&Vicky Bast lit a candle in memory of Eileen Joyce Klingman
She was a good teacher and a nice lady!! So sad!! Prayers to the family!!
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Very sorry to hear this, spent many hours babysitting the kids when they were little my sincere sympathy Deb(Mehmen) Tucker
So sorry about your loss are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
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Sending thoughts and prayers to all the family. God Bless.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen’s family.
Diane & Lee Reuscher lit a candle in memory of Eileen Joyce Klingman
Eileen touched all of our lives with her kindness. A Wonderful Person who will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike & Deb Stastny lit a candle in memory of Eileen Joyce Klingman
Thoughts and prayers to the Klingmans. Always thought a lot of Eileen. A super nice lady. She will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. May the Lord provide you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Eileen was a wonderful, caring person and teacher. She will be missed by many. Sending thoughts and prayers to Klingman family.
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So sorry for your loss……She was such a nice lady!