Loretta Kleve
June 21, 1942 ~ October 13, 2010
Loretta G. Kleve, age 68 of rural Waucoma, IA died Wednesday morning, October 13, 2010, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2010, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Nick March and Rev. Marvin Salz celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed by her children. Lector for the service will be Heidi Kleve. Offertory gifts will be presented by her grandchildren. Ranae Huinker will be the organist with Janet Schmitt, vocalist. Special music selections will include “How Great Thou Art,” “Here I am Lord,” “Be Not Afraid,” “Lead me Lord,” and a solo entitled “Pain is Over.”
Internment will be in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Lawler, with Keith Jerdee, Dale Christensen, Gary Cuvelier, Darin Kleve, Matthew Dietzenbach, and Eric Dietzenbach serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with a 4:00 p.m. rosary and a 6:00 p.m. scripture service. Visitation will continue an hour prior to the Mass on Monday.
Loretta was born June 21, 1942, in rural North Washington, IA, to Frank and Helen (Schwickerath) Gebel. She graduated from Lawler High School in 1960. On June 26, 1962, Loretta was united in marriage to Paul “Pete” Kleve. To this union, four children were born.
Loretta lived in the Lawler area for many years, working 13 years as a school bus driver for Turkey Valley. The couple moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1986 until Paul’s sudden passing on January 1, 1987. Loretta then returned to Iowa, working as an independent sales representative for Sunburst Memorials. She managed the Sunset Motel in Sumner until retirement and then moved to the Waucoma area. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, and spending time with her family. Loretta was a dear friend to many people of all ages, and will be missed deeply.
Loretta is survived by her special friend of 19 years, LaVerne “Tuffy” Blue of Waucoma; one daughter, Sheri (Clair) Dietzenbach of St. Lucas; three sons, Kevin (Lori) Kleve of Urbandale, IA, Brian (Karen) Kleve of Phoenix, AZ, Mike (Heidi) Kleve of Martensdale, IA; two brothers, Francis (Darlene) Gebel of Lawler, Joseph (Diana) Gebel of Lawler; five sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Liebold of Rochester, MN, Lucille (Francis) Reicks of Lawler, Leona Kriener of Cresco, Doris Balik of Protivin, Jean Hageman of Decorah; sister-in-laws, Betty Wurzer of Lawler, Alvera Kleve of Postville, Rita Gebel of Sumner, Mary Agnes Gebel of New Hampton; two brother-in-laws, Herb (Judy) Kleve of Calmar, Linus (Sharon) Kleve of Calmar; ten grandchildren, Eric (Andrea), Matthew, and Jill Dietzenbach, Madison, Jordyn, and Karson Kleve, Andrew and Kayla Kleve, and Derek and Jaclyn Kleve.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents; two brothers, Leroy and Bob Gebel; five brother-in-laws, Marvin Kleve, Edgar Wurzer, Francis Burns, Ray Balik, and Luke Kriener
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Sheri, Kevin, Brian, Mike–We are saddened to hear about the loss of Loretta. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your families. Dave
I am so sorry to hear about Loretta. She was a great woman and I will always remember her for the great tomato juice and salsa that she made. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy to Sherry, Kevin, Brian and Mike. We are traveling and just learned of your Mom’s passing. I knew she was not well. Hugs from cCair & Faye
Our hearts go out to our friend Tuffy Blue and family and the family of Loretta. She was a dear friend who I will dearly miss. We had a some great times going fishing and sight seeing in Iowa, Louisiana and California. You will be forever in my heart. Until we meet again my friend, may you enjoy your home with our heavenly Father.
We are so very sorry for your loss and will truly miss Loretta. I loved visiting with her and Tuffy at games and seeing them out in the garden. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sheri, Kevin, Brian, Mike, Tuffy and family, Our prayers are with you. I, too, remember her awesome smile and her kind greetings. Know that her incredible love for each of you will help you get through this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you. Myron, Evie and family
You have my deepst sympathy —-she will be miissed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of sorrow. Celebrate knowing she is at peace and comfortable. Love, The Mormann’s aka ps sports zone
To the family and especially Joe. Our sympathy on the passing of your mother and your sister. Even thou it has been a while since I saw Loretta I will never forget all our fun times we had going to the dances in Lawler and going to the Hole in the Wall. She loved to play cards and we would laugh and laugh till we cried. She will be missed by many. Know our sympathy and prayers are with you as we are in North Carolina and will not be able to be their in person.
Our sincere sympathy and prayers to Loretta’s family in this time of loss. She was a dear friend to many people.
Loretta was the best aunt anyone could ask for. Her humor was second to none. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of all her neices and nephews. (Cindy and her were especially close. I can only imagine how happy they are being together again in heaven.) Things will just not be the same without her here on earth, however, we are all so fortunate and blessed to have thousands of fun-loving memories of her that we will cherish forever. We love you Loretta!!
Loretta was a great person. The last time I took Mom to see Loretta the conversation went like this as we were talking about her cancer. ‘You will have to have a beer with Bob and LeRoy when you get to heaven.’ Loretta said ‘Ya, but they won’t drink with me.’ I said, ‘I bet they will up there.’ She said ‘They might!’ We all got a good laugh out of that. We will miss her. LaVonne & Doug Kahler and Rita Gebel
Will always remember how good you were to take care of Kendra when Cindy went back to work. Loretta was one special person who always had a smile on her face. I’m sure she will be missed.
Sheri, Kevin, Brian, Mike ,Tuffy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Words are inadequate when desciribing a Mother’s Value to her family , Just remember her LOVE and MEMORIES will be your comfort. Tuffy – You and Loretta were such a wonderful couple to see out , always with a smile on one another faces.( made us wonder what you had been up too!) . As the picture shows how happy you two were together . Tuffy ,I hope you have that picture blown up to full size, (niice memories). friends always Dan and Karen (King) Rosonke
Kleve family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, with Love from Sutton Drive.
To the Kleve and Blue families, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember many good time sspent with Loretta and family growing up, God bless each of you!
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jack and I met up with Loretta & Tuffy at many of the home sporting events at Turkey Valley. I don’t care how early we got there, Loretta and Tuffy were already there sitting up along the wall at the end of the aisle, in other words, the best seats in the house. We always joked ‘What time did you get here, 4 o’clock?’ ‘Pretty near’ Loretta would answer. Basketball season just was not the same without them last winter. When I walk into that gym again, I know that Loretta truly will have the best view in the house. You can bet that she, Teresa Kuehner, and all of the other TV Super Fans up there will be cheering us on in spirit. Our sincere sympathy to Loretta’s family on the loss of a very unique lady. Verna & Jack Orvis
My sympathy on the loss of your mom. Keeping you all in my prayers.
We were very sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a lovely person and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tuffy and the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Loretta was a great woman and will be missed by many.
To the family of Loretta she will be missed by all. I have mean memories of her always full of life and fun to be with and around. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Loretta. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’ve been away from Lawler for a long time but do remember Loretta and her family. Another one of Charlie’s classmates deceased. My deepest sympathy.
Our condolences to Tuffy and Loretta’s family. Loretta and I were classmates from the last year of Lawler High School (1960) and friends always. She will be missed. (Pat)
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother!! She was an awesome lady– may you hold dear memories of her in your hearts… my thoughts and prayers are w/ you all at this time.
To Kevin and Family, so sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack Gardner
My heart goes out to you all. I am so sorry to hear of Loretta’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless
I’m so sorry to read about Loretta’s passing. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
GOD BLESS THE KLEVE FAMILY AT THE PASSING OF LORETTA. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE KLEVE FAMILY
I am so sorry for your loss. I have some truly wonderful memories of Loretta that I will always treasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time — Tracy
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I’ll always cherish the memories of playing cards with Loretta in Turkey. She always had a smile on her face!
Loretta will always be remebered for her jovial personality. She could always brighten the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dean & Judy Speicher
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I have very fond memories of Loretta. She always made me smile.