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Robert (Paul) Klemme, 94, of West Lafayette/Fowler IN

Robert (Paul) Klemme, age 94 passed away on Thursday, October 31st due to age and after having lived a long and blessed life.  Betty (Sparrow), his wife of 66 years, survives.

 

Paul was the last living child of Louise and Leo Klemme, whose land continues to be farmed for the third generation in the Fowler, IN and Stockland, IL areas. Paul farmed with his brother Orval and until retirement, his son Mark. 

 

Paul was a devoted man of his Catholic faith.  Paul and Betty were dedicated, life-long members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dunnington, IN and received spiritual nurturing and faith from their nephew Father Robert Klemme.  The family greatly appreciates Fr. Bob for his frequent visits and spiritual inspiration especially during these final weeks.

 

Paul served his country as a Marine.  Seldom were there conversations that didn’t include stories of how he reported for duty and was sent directly to boot camp, being assigned to the Marine Corps, and his service tour of duty in China, which included accompanying officers to the Great Wall.

Paul and Betty’s favorite pastimes were listening to and watching sports both on radio and TV.  They enjoyed trips to Washington D.C., Alaska, Ireland, and Hawaii.

 

Paul and Betty were the best of role models for their four children Richard (Cynthia) of Madison, WI,  Mark (Sherry) Hoopeston, IL,  Maureen (Robert Morgeson) of Marion, IL  and Patrick (Teresa) of Fowler; 8 grandchildren, Sarah (Paul) of Madison WI, Ryan of Vail, CO, Amy of Chicago, IL, Paul of Marion IL, Michael, Noah, Samantha, and Zoe of Fowler, IN; and two great grandchildren, Samuel and Celia of Madison, WI. 

 

Paul and Betty together made a mutual decision to move from the farm to Elmcroft Assisted Living in 2013 where they again extended themselves as ambassadors to other Elmcroft residents.  They happily embraced their new lives at Elmcroft.

 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dunnington, IN will host the visitation beginning 10:30 EST on Wednesday, November 6th with Mass following at 12 noon.  Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.    A light luncheon and gathering will be held in the church basement. 

 

Memorials may be offered to the perpetual care of St. Mary’s Dunnington Cemetery, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dunnington, IN or Franciscan Hospice of Lafayette.  The family is being assisted by Shoemaker Funeral Home of Otterbein, IN (Shoemakerfh.com).

 

“Grandpa, we will always remember your stories, your loud sneezes, and every time we visited you saying, “thank you for coming”.

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