Part 3 - The Klein Connection

Part 3
The Family of
William Francis Klein
and
Mary Ann Thul
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Bill and Mary’s Wedding, May 27, 1913
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From "A Klein Family History 1815-1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
Chapter I – William Francis – June 12, 1886 – May 24, 1967
This first born was named in honor of his grandfather. He and Mary Ann Thul, 8/11/1886-8/1/1979, were
married on May 27, 1913. The marriage was blessed with three daughters, followed by three sons. Then five
years later another daughter. Hard work, good food, fun, and much loving and laughter were the theme at this
Klein home. Mary reigned over the garden, which she delighted in showing to guests. Flowers were as
numerous as vegetables. Her houseplants would put today's plant fans to shame.
Chickens were a big thing on this farm but Bill's greatest interest was cows. Evenings always found Bill at
the table after dinner reading “The Dairyman” magazine.
The farm they purchased was on the east shore of Lake Susan. Mary and the kids loved to fish and not
finding them home meant they were at the lake fishing.
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As if their brood wasn't enough, Bill and Mary got into 4-H work in the 1930's and worked with children of
probably a dozen families of the area. Many were the hours they spent at meetings, demonstrations, leader
meetings, fairs, and who knows what. They earned the respect of many.
That this couple loved children was evident every day. Every Sunday was family day at the Klein’s. Every
kid who visited at the Klein’s remembers Aunt Mary standing at the old range popping corn. The married
children with their families went home loaded with food and fun to visit the folks. And fun they had. No one
took a back seat so it was almost like "a three ring circus" as Mary would say telling about it. And how Bill
and Mary loved it. Mary's giggles with tears rolling will always be remembered.
On May 26, 1963, family and friends gathered at St. Hubert Church for the fiftieth wedding anniversary
celebration of Mr. and Mrs. William Klein. A repeat of Bill's folks' anniversary 28 years before.
Ill health forced this couple to a nursing home. On May 24, 1967, Bill passed onto his reward. Mary lingered
on for twelve more years, seemingly forgotten by her God until He came to get her on August 1, 1979.
Below, left, Paul and William in picture sent from cousins in Belgium;
Below, right, William's Confirmation picture
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Top left, Bill and his horses; right, Florence, Mary, Bill and Bernie;
lower left, Mary, Bill, Laura, Florence and Bernie;
lower right, Bill and Mary at their 25th wedding anniversary
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Bill and Mary’s 45 th, May 1958; below, with the grandchildren: Top row, Grandpa Bill
with Ron Schleicher, Grandma Mary with Deb Klein and Leo Fourre; Middle row, Mike
Klein, Larry Conroy and Barbara Fourre; Bottom row, Kevin Schleicher holding
Father’s hand, Judy Klein holding Bob Klein and Tom Conroy
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Top left, Florence, Bernie and Laura; right, the family gathers around Grandma
Angela in 1942; middle left, the family at their 25th anniversary;
right, Laura, Bernie and Florence
ence
Above, left:
Francis, Bernie,
Florence, Bill,
Joe, Mary, Laura,
Mary and Willis;
Right, Willis,
Florence, Mary,
Putz, and Bernie
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Their Children had Children
Top, left, Laura Fourre, Mike Klein, Leo Fourre, Judy Klein, Barb Fourre,
Dolly Klein, Doug Klein, May, 1951; Right, Francis Klein and Leo Fourre; Center, Left,
Judy Klein, Wyman Fourre, Mike Klein, Joe Klein and Leo Fourre; right, Laura Fourre,
Judy Klein, Bernie Hartman and Barb Fourre; Lower, Left, Doug, Bev, and Deb Klein,
Larry, Tom and Marty Conroy; Right, Mary and Bill with Ron Schleicher, Deb Klein,
Kevin Schleicher and Mark Klein
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Top, Laura Fourre, Bernie Hartman, Mary Schleicher, Joe Klein, Florence Conroy;
Center, the family farm in 1954; Lower, a picture taken at the old homestead: Back,
Marty Conroy, Bernie Hartman, Joe Klein; middle, Dee Klein, Willis Klein, Mary
Schleicher; front, Florence Conroy, Clarence Schleicher and Anita Klein
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The children of Bill and Mary gather at Doug Klein's wedding in 1988;
Lower, their grandchildren at the wedding
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Top, at Bernie's 85th birthday in 1999: Dee Klein, young Wilhelm Klein (son of Mike),
Clarence and Mary Schleicher, Florence Conroy, Willis Klein and Bernie Hartman;
Below, the Descendants of Bill and Mary at the Klein family reunion, 2007
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Weekly Valley Herald, June 8, 1967
Retired Town Board Official . . . William Klein, 80 Laid to Final Rest
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. last Friday, May 26, at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Chanhassen. Mr.
Klein died Wednesday of last week, May 24, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee.
His nephew, the Reverend Raymond Marschall of St. Michael's on the Hill in St. Paul, officiated. Phillip
Funeral Home of Shakopee was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in St. Hubert cemetery at
Chanhassen.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Leo Fourre of St. Paul, Michael and Robert Klein of Eden Prairie, Douglas
Klein of Chanhassen and Larry and Thomas Conroy of Savage.
The deceased, a retired farmer of the Chanhassen area and member of the Chanhassen Town Board for more
than 20 years, was born June 12, 1886, at Chanhassen.
On May 27, 1913, he married Mary Thul at Excelsior, and she survives. He attended St. Hubert parochial
school in Chanhassen and farmed in the Chanhassen area until his retirement due to ill health.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mr. Ed (Bernadette) Hartman of Excelsior, Mrs. Martin (Florence)
Conroy of Savage, Mrs. Wyman (Laura) Fourre of St. Paul and Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Schleicher of St. Paul;
three sons, Willis and Francis of Chanhassen and Joseph of Eden Prairie; three sisters, Mrs. William
Marschall, Mrs. Mary Kerber and Catherine Klein, all of Shakopee; three brothers, Ray Klein of Shakopee,
Henry Klein of Mound and Carl Klein, of Spicer Minnesota, and 25 grandchildren.
Shakopee Valley News, August 8, 1979
Mary Klein
Mary Klein, of Friendship Manor, formerly of Chanhassen died August 1 at Friendship Manor. She was 92.
Mary Thul was born August 11, 1886 in Marystown, to Mathias and Catherine (Mergens) Thul. She was
married to William F. Klein at Excelsior, May 27, 1913. Her parents preceded her in death.
Mrs. Klein is survived by two sons, Joseph, Eden Prairie and Willis, Chanhassen; four daughters, Bernadette
Hartman, Excelsior, Florence Conroy, Prior Lake, Laura Fourre, St. Paul and Mary Schleicher, Circle Pines, a
daughter-in-law, Cornelia Klein, Chanhassen; 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, Francis,
Chanhassen, preceded her in death. She is also survived by two sisters, Cecelia Miller, Hopkins and
Hildegarde Joswick, Deephaven.
Services were held August 4, at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, Chanhassen, with the Rev. Armand Lubansky
presiding. Pallbearers were Douglas, Mark and Michael Klein, Leo Fourre, Kevin Schleicher and Tom
Conroy. She was buried in St. Hubert’s Cemetery. Philipp Funeral Home, Shakopee, was in charge of
arrangements.
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St. Hubert Cemetery, Chanhassen, MN
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The Apple Cider History (in Mary Klein Schleicher's Words)
About 1950, Joe (Klein) got several bushels of apples. He dug out an old apple press that Bill Klein had gotten
at an auction years before and invited the whole family (brothers and sisters and a couple of aunts and uncles)
to the farm to make apple cider.
The first attempts were rather crude, but now everyone knows what to do and has a job -- throwing apples in
the hopper, turning the grinder, disposing of the waste or straining and jugging the cider. For over fifty years,
the descendants of Bill Klein have gotten together nearly every year for Cider Sunday. We met at the farm
until it was sold, and since then we have met at several different homes.
In 1987, Clarence and Mary bought a new apple press. Since then, their kids and grandkids have been making
cider too, usually on a different Sunday from the "Klein" cider day.
After the cleanup is done, we all enjoy the best potluck along with plenty of hot or cold apple cider!
(Editor’s Note: Thanks, Mary for sharing this tradition.)
Cider Sunday 1996: The Bill & Mary Klein “Clan” on Cider Sunday
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Joe Klein making apple cider in 1990; Joe on another Cider Sunday
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Klein Family History 1815 - 1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
1. Bernadette – April 24, 1914 – November 29, 2002
From "A
This firstborn of William and Mary was the firstborn grandchild of Emil and Angela. Bernie married
Edmund Hartman of Excelsior, on October 9, 1948. She had been keeping house for Mr. and Mrs. Case, at
Excelsior. Ed and Bernie made their home with Mr. Case then until he died. When the Case home was sold the
Hartman’s purchased a home of their own on the outskirts of Excelsior.
Bernie cherishes beautiful things and has an artistic knack so her home is a veritable display of beautiful and
priceless keepsakes. Keeping a perfect house she seems to do without effort while juggling a million other
things at the same time. Bernie is a person who excels in all she does and seems to be able to do anything.
She's an expert seamstress, a super cook, a charming hostess, does much for the church, has many friends and
is always good company.
Maybe being so busy and involved is why Bernie never ages. Buying a bike in the 70's is probably one of the
reasons why she'd kept so trim. Bernie and Ed have no children but have been very involved with nieces and
nephews. Tiny Bernie is a true example of the expression: Good things come in small packages. Ed died
September 21, 1998; Bernie died in Shakopee, December 3, 2002.
Left, Bernie’s
First Communion;
Right, Bernie
and Ed
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Left, Mary and Bernie Klein at Putz’s wedding; right, Bernie with a nephew;
Lower, Bernie and Ed at their wedding; center, with their mothers; right, Ed
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This is Bernie as she is lovingly
remembered by her nieces and
nephews. Fun-loving, eager
and willing to try new things
like riding a bike in her later years.
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Obituary
Hartman, Bernadette C. "Bernie", age 88 of Excelsior. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund J. Hartman;
brothers, Joe, Willis "Wis" and Francis "Putz" Klein; sister, Laura Fourre, and parents. Visitation (Tonight) 5-
8 pm, with prayer service 7 pm at Huber Funeral Home, Excelsior. Visitation also one hour prior to service at
church on Tuesday. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to
the Church. Huber Funeral Homes, Excelsior Chapel.
Survived by sisters, Florence Conroy of Farmington and Mary Schleicher & husband Clarence of Blaine;
sister-in-law Anita Klein of Chaska; 28 nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002
at 10 AM, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680 Mill St., Excelsior (952-474-8868).
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Edmund Jerome Hartman
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1909
Death Date: 21 Sep 1998
Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Shorewood Excelsior, MN 55331
Resurrection Cemetery Records, Shorewood, MN
Bernadette Catherine Hartman 24 April 1914 - 29 November 2002
Edmund Jerome Hartman 27 June 1909 - 21 September 1998 Pfc US Army, World War 2
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From "A Klein Family History 1815-1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
2. Florence Angela Klein - June 2, 1915 – February 26, 2003
As a child, Florence was teased about her red hair and freckles to the point of her believing they were the
worst thing a girl could possess. Florence was cute and we cousins envied her for her beautiful hair. No one
was kinder or more concerned about others than Florence. She'd give or do anything for anyone and did so
many times. Like her sister, mother's good training made her a good housekeeper, cook, church person, and
friend of many.
After putting herself through Guardian Angels Catholic High School, in Chaska, Florence, found
employment in Minneapolis, as an office girl in a doctor-dentist office.
Florence and her sister, Laura, shared an apartment until Laura got married. Cousin Dot moved in and then
took over the apartment, when Florence was swept off her feet by a guy from Savage.
She married Martin Lawrence Conroy, on June 5, 1946. They moved into a house near Savage, where they
raised their family. In 1967, they built a new house south of Savage, near Prior Lake. Handsome cowboy
husband, Marty, put a sparkle in Florence's eyes. He was born May 22, 1912. He really enjoyed working on his
ranch. They had two children, Larry and Tom. A Viet Nam vet, Larry died in 1981. Marty died on February
11, 1990, after several months of viral pneumonia complications. After Marty died, Florence moved into a
senior apartment building in Savage, where she became involved in many of the programs they had there, and
continued to be active at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
On Nov. 1, 2001, she moved in with her son Tom and his family. She broke her right leg in mid-September;
after a few days in the hospital, she went into a transitional care facility in South St. Paul. She was going to go
back to Tom's when she was stronger, but she had a mild stroke and died two days later on February 26, 2003.
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Florence at her high school graduation and her wedding
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The Conroy boys, Lawrence and Thomas and their father, Martin
Shakopee Valley News, February 22, 1990
Martin Conroy
Martin L. Conroy, 77 of Savage, died on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in
Minneapolis. Mr. Conroy was born on May 22, 1912 in Spring Lake Township, Scott County, the son of
Michael and Bridget (Carroll) Conroy. He married Florence Klein on June 5, 1946 in Chanhassen. He was a
farmer in Burnsville, Farmington and Savage.
Survivors include his wife, Florence, one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Debbie; one grandson; a
brother, Anthony of Prior Lake; two sisters, Margaret Egan of Prior Lake and Theresa O’Keefe of Savage,
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son Laurence, granddaughter Jennie, his parents, a sister,
Nellie, and two brothers, John and Coleman. Mass of Christian Burial took place Feb. 14 at St. John the
Baptist Church in Savage, with the Rev. Peter Wittman officiating. Interment was in St. John the Baptist
Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Price, Larry Ryan and Lawrence Tutewohl. Pallbearers were Rick
Bird, Dick Colwell, Pat Phillips, Ken Schroeder, Jim Simmons and Benny Van Cleve.
The Cavanaugh-McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 28, 2003
Florence A. Conroy
Conroy Florence A., age 87, of Savage. Survived by son, Tom & wife Debbie; grandson, John, all of
Farmington; sister, Mary (Clarence) Schleicher of Circle Pines; sister-in-law, Anita Klein of Chaska. Preceded
in death by husband, Marty; son, Larry; granddaughter, Jenny; parents, William & Mary (Thul) Klein; 3
brothers, Joe, Willis and Francis; sisters, Bernie Hartman and Laura Fourre. Mass of Christian Burial Monday,
11 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage. Interment St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Visitation at
the church Sunday, 3-5 pm, and one hour prior to the Mass on Monday. The family prefers memorials to St.
John the Baptist Church. Cavanaugh-McNearney 952-445-2755
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Prior Lake American, March 8, 2003
Florence A. Conroy
Florence Conroy, 87, of Savage, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 at Southview Acres Care Center in West St.
Paul. Florence was born on June 2, 1915 in Chanhassen to William and Mary (Thul) Klein. She married Marty
Conroy on June 5, 1946 in Chanhassen. Florence was a homemaker.
She is survived by son Tom (Debbie); grandson, John, all of Farmington; sister, Mary (Clarence) Schleicher
of Circle Pines; sister-in-law, Anita Klein of Chaska.
Florence was preceded in death by husband, son, Larry; parents; brothers, Joe, Willis and Francis Klein;
sisters, Bernie Hartman and Laura Fourre.
Visitation was held Sunday, March 2 from 3-5 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Savage. Mass of
Christian Burial was on Monday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Rinaldo Custodio presiding.
Pallbearers were Jeff, Mark, Chris and Doug Klein; Kevin Schleicher, and Leo Fourre. Interment at St. John
the Baptist Cemetery in Burnsville.
St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Savage, MN
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In Memory of
Laurence Martin Conroy,
December 7, 1947 – August 4, 1981
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In Memory of
Jennifer Rose Conroy
July 20, 1978 – December 24, 1985
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Left, Laura and Wyman at their wedding, September 25, 1945,
and at their 25 th anniversary, 1970
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From “A Klein Family History, 1815 – 1981” by Dorothy Klein Luers
3. Laura Josephine Marie Klein – January 25, 1917 – October 19, 1984
And another girl was born to Bill and Mary. She followed Florence to school. Laura had fun all the time and
Florence did the worrying about the tricks Laura played. "Kidder" should have been Laura's middle name. She
had her family in giggles or sobs constantly. She did whatever came to her bright mind and hung the blame
(jokingly) on whoever was nearest. All the Klein children were good looking but Laura was the cute one with
a charming personality and so she was a very popular young lady. But witty Laura kept all the beaus laughing
and waiting.
Laura became a live in housekeeper and helped with the children of an executive at the Fanny Farmer Candy
Company. When his family got transferred to Wisconsin, Laura went with them. Eventually she started
working for the candy company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she came back to Minnesota, she worked at a
Fanny Farmer store in downtown St. Paul. Wyman Fourré worked kiddy corner to the store in the Ramsey
County Courthouse and was the first Veteran's Service officer in Ramsey County. He met her going into that
candy store. A handsome fellow with a wit to match hers, he bought her tons of candy until she finally
accepted his proposal. Laura married Wyman Francis Fourré, 1/20/1897, on 9/25/1945. They first lived in a
four-plex on Midway Parkway. They built their house on Midway Parkway & Pascal between the State Fair
grounds and Como Park. She was a great baker: cakes, bars and everyone's favorite, apple crisp. Wyman loved
to garden.
After Wyman retired, he still went to the courthouse regularly to volunteer with a friend who was the Judge
that ran the juvenile court. He would bring a lot of these troubled children home to be with his kids to play
catch, and he showed them how to garden along with many other activities.
They kept busy at their church. They helped build the Men's Club and the Women's Club, organized bingo
games where many parishioners worked and Laura kept the books. She also regularly laundered the Priests
Albs and worked the annual Rummage Sales, while Wyman ushered every Sunday.
Laura took care of Wyman, and he died of heart disease at an old age on 6/28/1982. She kept busy with
grandchildren and her church. She loved having family and friends over while serving them food and visiting.
She died of a heart attack on October 19, 1984.
Left, Esther Marschall with Laura at her Confirmation;
Above, Wyman in his Hamm’s Indian Drum Corp
uniform
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A Record of Ramsey County's Contribution To the Winning of the Great War,
Copyright The Honor Roll of Ramsey County Minnesota
1919, J.K. Jennings, Transcribed by Charles Deutsch - October, 2001
Wyman F. Fourre 1738 Selby 192 01/21/1897 Private
US. Veterans Gravesites
Name: Wyman F Fourre
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1897
Death Date: 28 Jun 1982
Service Start Date: 27 Aug 1918
Interment Date: 30 Jun 1982
Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 7601 34th Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55450
Buried At: Section A-8 Site 1550
Name: Laura J Fourre
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1917
Death Date: 19 Oct 1984
Relation: Wife of Fourre, Wyman Francis
Interment Date: 22 Oct 1984
Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 7601 34th Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55450
Buried At: Section A-8 Site 1550
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Leo and Sharon Fourre Family, John, Matthew and Laura
Leo and Sharon were married November 7, 1969 (Leo went to Viet Nam a week later and was there for 10
months). They had three children; John Leo was born July 6, 1971 and died February 26, 1990 from a bone
marrow transplant, Matthew James was born February 15, 1973 and married Lora Eiynck on August 27, 1994,
and Laura Lynn was born March 22, 1984. Matt and Lora have four children: Cody, born September 25, 1995,
Taylor, born June 27, 1997, Josie, born November 5, 1998 and Faith, born April 24, 2001. Laura works for
Ricoh. The family lives in Edina and Leo works for Hage Concrete. They have spent most of their married life
in the quarter horse business, raising, training, breeding and showing. Now it is just a hobby, as is their dog
showing. Leo also judges horse shows, which takes them all over the country, Europe, England, Canada, Japan
and Mexico.
Left, Leo as a small boy; right, Sharon Lynn Thayer and Leo William Fourre,
married November 7, 1969
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The Family of Leo William Fourre and Sharon Lynn Thayer
Back row, Laura, Leo, Sharon, Lora (wife of Matt)
Middle row, Taylor, Faith and Josie
Front row, Cody and Matt
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In Memory of
John Leo Fourre,
July 6, 1971 – February 26, 1990
U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: John L Fourre
Service Info.: SSGT US ARMY
Birth Date: 6 Jul 1971
Death Date: 26 Feb 1990
Relation: Son (Minor Child) of Fourre, Leo William
Interment Date: 1 Mar 1990
Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 7601 34th Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55450
Buried At: Section V Site 1882
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From "A Klein Family History 1815 - 1981", by Dorothy Klein Luers
4. Joseph – July 2, 1920 – February 17,1997
Finally a boy! Joe was always such a neat, quiet, handsome boy who never bothered or got in anyone's way.
While a kid it is hard to remember a time when a parent raised a voice or punished him. Then when he grew up
all devilment broke loose when he and Laura became a team. After the Sunday family get-togethers, Mary
would tell how sore her sides were from laughing at the kids. "That Laura and Joe do the craziest things!"
Imagine with the right manager how far they could have gone.
Joe's sense of humor is precious but he does have a serious side too. After school he worked at the Porter
home, near Hopkins, taking care of the grounds and farm. Here he met Dee. Then he took up plumbing and
heating with the Porter Company, in Minneapolis. On July 31, 1946, Joe married Delores Mary Doherty. Dee
is the daughter of Fred and Norma Doherty, but she was raised by her grandparents, William J. and Ethel
Schon in Minneapolis. They made their home in Eden Prairie.
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Joe died February 17, 1997 and Dee on September 19, 2002. Both are buried at Ft. Snelling National
Cemetery.
Left, below, Joe and Dee's wedding; right, Judy, Dee, Mike and Joe Klein;
Lower, Joe Klein as a soldier in WW II; right, Judy and Mike Klein
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Below left, Dee driving the tractor at Bill Klein’s farm; right, Joe;
Middle, Dee; right, Dee and Joe; lower, Joe in the service
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Back row, L to R: Judy Johnson, Dee Klein, Wil Klein, Linda Moore, Michael
Klein, Zachary Klein, Chris Klein,
and Lucas Klein; front, Jeff Klein, taken in 1999
US. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Service Info.: SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 2 Jul 1920
Death Date: 17 Feb 1997
Service Start Date: 12 Sep 1942
Interment Date: 21 Feb 1997
Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Buried At: Section 1 Site 746
Delores M Klein
Birth Date: 20 Jul 1926
Death Date: 19 Sep 2002
Relation: Wife of Klein, Joseph Paul
Interment Date: 24 Sep 2002
Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Buried At: Section 1 Site 746
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Obituary
Joseph P. Klein
Klein, Joseph P., age 76 of Eden Prairie. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Mary Lou, brother Francis,
sister, Laura Fourre. Survived by wife, Delores "Dee", sons, Michael, Robert, Jeffrey, Christopher (Barb);
daughters, Judy Johnson (Mark), Suzy Gunnels (Michael); 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother,
Willis; sisters, Bernadette Hartman, Florence Conroy, and Mary Schleicher; many nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends. Member of the PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL #539, US Army Veteran, WWII.
Mass of Christian Burial, Friday February 21, 1997 at 10 am, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,
13505 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka (935-143). Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm, Huber Funeral Home, 16394
Glory Lane (1/2 mi S of Hwy 5 on County Rd 4) and one hour prior to mass at church. Prayer service Thurs 7
pm. Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery. Huber Funeral Homes, Eden Prairie Chapel.
Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 22, 2002
Dolores M. Klein
Klein Dolores M. age 76 of Eden Prairie. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph P. Klein and infant daughter,
Mary Lou. Survived by sons, Michael (Linda) Klein, Robert Klein, Jeffery Klein, Christopher (Barb) Klein;
daughters, Judy (Mark) Johnson, Suzy (Michael) Gunnels; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters,
Nancy Wertz and Betty Hagen both of Portland, OR; many nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday Sept. 24, 2002 at 12:00, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 13505
Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka (952-935-1432). Visitation Monday 5-7:30pm with prayer service at 7pm, Huber
Funeral Home, 16394 Glory Ln, Eden Prairie (½ mi S of Hwy 5 on Cty Rd 4). Visitation also 1 hour prior to
the service at church on Tuesday. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials
preferred to the Armed Forces Service Center of Mpls/St. Paul Int'l Airport, Mpls, MN 55111 (612-726-9155)
Huber Funeral Homes, Eden Prairie Chapel
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Mark and Judy Johnson Family, Daniel, Gregory and Stephanie
Judy married Mark Thomas Johnson on June 26, 1970. They have three children: Daniel Thomas, born
August 21, 1972: Gregory Paul, born August 21, 1975, and Stephanie Anne, born March 9, 1980. The family
lives in Davenport, Iowa where they engage in church and community activities. Judy enjoys reading, leisurely
walks and flower gardening. Mark coaches Little League baseball and other youth sports.
Top, left, Judy and Mark's wedding; right, the Johnson family, L to R, Greg, Mark,
Dan, Judy and Stephanie; lower, left, December 2008 photo of Judy and Mark, and
their children and grandchildren; right, Mark and Judy
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Daniel Thomas Johnson Family, Alexandra, Shelby, Brett and Taylor
Daniel Thomas, born August 21, 1972, married Lisa Aleen Jones (born September 19, 1971) on February 12,
1993. They later divorced. Their children are Alexandra Christine, born January 1, 1990; Shelby Lynn, born
July 9, 1993; and Brett Thomas, born October 11, 1995. Dan and Amy Bower are the parents of Taylor
Gabrielle Johnson, born March 30, 2002. Dan lives in Davenport, IA and is employed as a sales manager at a
Chrysler auto dealership. He keeps busy with his four children and their various activities. They are very much
into sports like baseball, basketball and football. Dan still gets out and plays a little hockey with a local adult
league.
Pictured below left are Brett, Dan, Shelby and Alexandra; right, Taylor Gabrielle;
lower right, Allie, Brett and Shelby; right, Allie, Taylor, Brett, Dan and Shelby
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Greg and Colleen Johnson Family, Isabella and Jacqueline
Gregory Paul was born on his brother's birthday, August 21, 1975. He married Colleen Joanne Engel (born
July 17, 1975) on July 3, 1999. They have two daughters, Isalbella Anne, born April 9, 2004 and Jacqueline
Barat, born July 6, 2007. After, growing up in the Midwest, (born in MN, then moved to MO and then to IA)
Greg went to college in San Diego, CA. He met Colleen while at the University of San Diego where they both
got BA degrees in 1997. After living in So. Cal. for a few years post college, they moved back to their
midwestern roots and Colleen's hometown of Omaha, NE in 2001. Colleen got her JD in law from the
University of NE in 2005. Colleen is now a self-employed estate-planning attorney and Greg is continuing to
enjoy his career where he is currently the Director of Sales for one of the largest travel insurance companies in
the U.S. The family loves to travel together to exciting destinations, and Greg is a big weekend golfer. Colleen
enjoys getting a break once in awhile from being a full time Mom and busy professional to work out at the
gym. Belle started preschool last fall, and Jackie is beginning to walk and talk as she grows from being the
baby into a toddler. Life is good and they are blessed to have such great family and friends.
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Stephanie Anne Johnson
Stephanie graduated from Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI) in 2002 with a degree in elementary
education. She lives in Mequon, WI and is beginning her 7th year of teaching. Stephanie currently teaches
kindergarten at Messmer Preparatory Catholic School. She enjoys spending time with friends and family,
going to movies, and reading.
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Mike Klein and Linda Moore Family
Mike, Linda, and Wil relocated to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida in 2001. Mike is an architect and Linda is a
psychologist. Wil is an honor roll student, loves to travel whether by plane, car, or Amtrak, is an avid reader,
loves dogs, baseball, soccer, and is very good with computers and all technology. Wil is an altar server at
church and a Boy Scout, working away to eventually achieve his Eagle rank. Wil is fascinated by the life his
ancestor Wilhelm Klein must have had and would like to visit Luxemburg someday. Mike and Linda are also
active in Boy Scouts and Mike, Linda, and Wil all plan to attend the 100 th anniversary of Scouting in 2010.
Also, pictured here are Amigo, Rosie and Wolfgang.
Stepson, Josh and Lauren Moore
Josh and Lauren shown here with Wil, live in the old house in Minnetonka, along with their black lab, Calli
and Quico, a dog they got when Wil’s dog, Rosie had puppies, as well as Murky, a beautiful cat with
personality. Lauren has a gift with languages and works for an insurance company as a translator. Josh works
for Chrestomathy, his mom’s company, which provides day training programs for adults with intellectual
disabilities. He does anything from building custom tables, manages multiple data collection projects,
maintains the company’s computers, as well as taking charge of various projects.
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Joe and Heather Klein
Joe and Heather relocated to Colorado soon after their marriage and love living out West. Joe and Heather
were married August 18, 2007 in Fargo, ND. Just a few short days later, they received the news that Heather's
job was taking them to Denver, Colorado. Joe is a manager at Golf Galaxy and Heather is the store manager
for Gordmans. In 2008, they built a new home in Commerce City, Colorado. They enjoy the great weather in
Colorado, and still get to enjoy all four seasons. They love to spend time with their dog Ralphy and seeing all
that Colorado has to offer.
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Anna and John Sommer
Anna is an Academic Advisor for the American Public University System; she worked previously as an editor.
Her interests are belly dancing, reading, writing (currently working on a book about being a Marine wife),
traveling, being outside, hanging out with the dogs, listening to music, and crocheting. Anna and John bought
a house in 2008 (Virginia) and are currently remodeling it. They have a chocolate lab named Jasper and a
mastiff named Marley. John is a Marine in USMC. He was in the infantry for 4 ½ years (stationed in 29
Palms, California) and had three deployments to Iraq. He is a Purple Heart recipient and is currently a combat
marksmanship instructor at Quantico. John’s interests include hunting, fishing, golfing, being outside,
remodeling the house, playing with the dogs, watching movies, and cooking.
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In Memory of
Mary Lou Klein,
December 3, 1949 – December 25, 1949
Obituary
Rites Held for Infant Daughter
Mary Lou, 22-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Klein of Glen Lake, died at her home Christmas
Day. The child had not been well since birth.
The funeral was held from the Phillipp chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with burial in St. Hubert’s cemetery,
Chanhassen.
In addition to her parents, the child is survived by a brother and sister.
St. Hubert Cemetery Records, Chanhassen, MN
Mary Lou Klein 3 December - 25 December 1949
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Robert William Klein, born July 24, 1951
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Jeffrey Paul Klein
Born October 10, 1956
Jeffrey fishing in Florida, October 2008
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Chris, Barbara, Zachary and Lucas Klein
Chris and Barbara (Barbara Jean Seck, born May 1, 1961) are the parents of Zachary David, born December
23, 1991 and Lucas Joseph, born January 7, 1998.
Chris, Lucas, Barb, and Zachary
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Suzanne and Mike Gunnels Family, Melissa, Billy, Ben and Nick
Suzy married Michael Roy Gunnels on January 21, 1984, in Houston, Texas. They have 4 children: Melissa
Jo born July 12, 1984, in Houston, Texas; Michael William (Billy) born February 20, 1986, in Lawrenceville,
Georgia; Benjamin Roy born November 6, 1988, in Columbus, Georgia; and Nicholas Lee born January 4,
1995, in Columbus, Georgia.
Suzy works as a central office secretary for Phenix City Public Schools, and Mike has been employed by
Data Card Corporation (based in Minnetonka, MN) since 1981. They have lived in Mike's hometown of
Phenix City, Alabama since 1986 but hope to one day retire to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Melissa graduated with a BA in Criminal Justice from Columbus State University (Columbus, GA) in 2005
and is currently pursuing her MBA at CSU. Billy also attends CSU where he is working toward a BA in
Computer Science. Ben has followed in father's and paternal grandfather's footsteps by joining the United
States Navy in January, 2009, and is pursuing his dream of traveling around the world. Nick plays the drums
in the school band and enjoys playing all forms of video games.
Mike and Suzy’s Wedding with her parents, Dee and Joe, 1984;
right, Dee and Joe with Ben, Melissa and Billy, about 1990
Below, The Gunnels Family (L-R) Ben, Melissa, Mike, Nick, Suzy and Billy
Picture taken July, 2003, in Orange Beach, Alabama
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From "A Klein Family History 1815-1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
5. Willis William Klein – September 27, 1921 – February 18, 2000
This was the free spirited boy. He loved the outdoors and fun. School was not his favorite pastime but
hunting and fishing were. Willis was never in a hurry.
Willis served in the Army. After that he worked odd jobs and then did factory work in Hopkins. He enjoyed
life to the fullest and was in no hurry to settle down.
Willis took a job at the Ford Plant, in St. Paul, driving back and forth daily. He worked there over 30 years.
He gardened in his off hours and raised the best strawberries available. He loved gardening and kept it free of
weeds all season. On August 19, 1953, he married Anita Rose Meyer, born October 5, 1931. While their new
home was being built across the street from Lake Susan, in Chanhassen, they lived with his folks. They lived
in that house 44 ½ years.
After the kids were older, Anita worked at Animal Fair in Chanhassen. Later she worked at Deli Express in
Eden Prairie.
Anita had cancer in the early 1990's and is totally cancer free after intensive chemotherapy. Then she got 2nd
and 3rd degree burns in an accident. She was really weakened after all the rehabilitation for that, so they
moved into a senior apartment building in Savage (same as Florence Conroy). Then they lived in different
places in Chaska. Willis had numerous medical problems that progressively worsened, especially his
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, so he went into a nursing home in Jordan. He came to all the family gatherings,
which he loved. He still knew his immediate family until the end. He died on February 18, 2000.
Anita lives in a different apartment building in Chaska. She loves to read, keeps busy with her family,
enjoys the people who stop by from church, her friends and going for long drives.
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Anita Meyer Klein's Story
I am writing this on behalf of my ancestors on my mother’s side, simply because it has occurred to me that
being the oldest one, and probably the only one that knows these facts, I should put them down on paper so
that interested parties can also have knowledge of them. I don’t know too many dates; but I shall attempt to tell
you the bits and pieces that have in the foggy memories that I have. . . . .
My Dad, Nick Meyer, was born in Belle Plain, Minnesota, 5/17/1895. He was born of Luxembourg parents,
who although they were born in this country, spoke fluent Luxembourg. As did most of the people in his
community. Belle Plain at that time was divided into two communities, the Irish and the Luxembourgers. Dad
didn’t learn English until he went to school.
Dad was drafted during WWI and after his “boot camp” training, was shipped over to France. The war was
almost over by the time he got to France. The officers were asking for people that spoke German. Dad sent in a
reply that he spoke a dialect of Luxembourg, but that he thought he could get by. Fair enough, the Officials
replied and assigned him to a Lieutenant. The two of them were each issued a horse and given the task of
finding a place for the troops to bunk. To a man, everyone who was asked, said the troops could set up their
tents in their meadow or pasture, and were very quick to add that they had not wanted the war. When Dad
would relay the message to the Lieutenant, the officer wondered who we had been fighting, since everyone
they met against having war. After Dad got out of the army, he met and later married my Mother, who was
visiting her Uncle Henry and his wife, who lived in Belle Plain. They married on 6/5/1925, and settled down to
live happily ever after, for a brief time. They built a new house on a piece of property on my Grandfather’s
farm. My brother Carl was born 11/27/1927, me in 10/5/1931, my sister Eileen 12/31/1934.
A blissful little family until Mom developed a bad cough and fever in late 1936. It was diagnosed as TB. She
was sent to Glen Lake Sanitorium in early 1937. From time to time she was allowed brief visits home when
the disease went into periodic remission. She died there in March 1940.
(Editor: Thanks, Anita for sharing.)
The Military and the Wedding
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Willis and Anita’s Children: Debra, Mark, Julia and James
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Top, Willis and his tomatoes; lower, at Notre Dame with daughter, Deb Hurley
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Willis and Anita’s family
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US. Veterans Cemeteries, ca.1800-2004
Name: Willis W Klein Veteran's Rank: CPL Branch: US Army
Birth Date: 27 Sep 1921 Death Date: 18 Feb 2000
Veteran Service Start Date: 4 Oct 1944 Veteran Service End Date: 31 Jul 1946
Interment Date: 23 Feb 2000 Cemetery: Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Buried At: Section 9 Site 269
Obituary, Savage Pacer, February 26, 2000
Willis Klein: Willis "Willie" W. Klein, 78, of Chaska, formerly of Chanhassen, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000
at Valleyview Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 23, 2000 at St. Huberts Catholic
Church, Chanhassen, with the Rev. Stephen Ulrick officiating. Interment was in Fort Snelling National
Cemetery, Minneapolis. Pallbearers were Mike Hurley, Chris Hurley, John VanDenBroeke, Nick
VanDenBroeke, Doug Klein and Gene Klein.
Mr. Klein was born Sept. 27, 1921 in Chanhassen to William and Mary (Thul) Klein. On Aug. 19, 1953 he
married Anita Meyer at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church. He was a lifelong resident of Carver County and
member of St. Hubert’s Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a
member of the Chanhassen American Legion Post #580. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time in his
garden.
Survivors include his wife, Anita, sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Karen Klein of Savage; James Klein
of Savage; daughters and sons-in-law Deb and Joe Hurley of Ramsey, Julia and Robert VanDenBroeke of
Chaska; grandchildren, Mike Hurley, Chris Hurley, John VanDenBroeke, Nick VanDenBroeke, Theresa
VanDenBroeke, Ben VanDenBroeke, Bill Klein and Sam Klein; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernadette
Hartmann of Excelsior, Florence Conroy of Savage, Mary and Clarence Schleicher of Circle Pines; sister-inlaw,
Dee Klein of Eden Prairie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph Klein, and Francis and Dolly
Klein; sister and brothers-in-law, Laura and Wyman Fourre, Ed Hartmann, and Martin Conroy. Funeral
arrangements were handled by the Bertas Funeral Home in Chaska.
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2007 Sibling trip to Italy
Top left, Julia, Mark and Deb; right, Mark and Karen Klein, Joe and Deb Hurley, Julia,
Bob, Theresa, Nick and Ben VanDenBroeke in front; Middle right, Joe and Deb Hurley,
Mark and Karen Klein; Lower, Deb and Mark
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Debra and Joseph Hurley Family, Michael and Christopher
Deb was raised in the Chanhassen/Chaska area and became an RN in 1975. She married Joseph Earl Hurley
(born January 19, 1955, son of Earl and Ardyth Hurley) on January 11, 1977. They have two sons, Michael
William, born November 1, 1982, and Christopher Joseph, born December 24, 1985. Deb now works as a
visiting home nurse of Carefocus Corporation, a Home Health Agency which she enjoys. Joe is an engineer
and works for Great River Energy, an electric company. Mike lives in a townhome in Chaska and works at
Kroll on Track as a computer software designer. And Chris is an engineer at Caterpillar and lives in Peoria, IL.
The family enjoys family gatherings, canoeing, camping, travelling, biking, fishing and hiking together and
Deb also likes to read. Joe's special interest is in woodworking and the boys enjoy computer games. Joe and
Deb live in Ramsey, MN
Top, left, Joe and Deb’s Wedding; right, Mike and Chris catching fish; middle, the
family at home; lower left, the Eagle Scouts and right, vacationing in Yellowstone
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Mark and Karen Klein Family, William and Samuel
Mark is the second child of Willis and Anita Klein. He was born in September 5, 1956. Mark worked for the
Chaska Police Department as a Police Officer until 1999. While working at Chaska, he met Karen Myhre, born
August 29, 1961, applying for a police dispatcher position. They were married on April 30, 1994. On March
16, 1995, William Bruce (Billy) was born and on November 1, 1996, Samuel Alan was born. When Mark left
the Police Department, he moved into the cement business. He is the main dispatcher for a major local cement
company. Karen is a school bus driver for Billy and Sam’s schools.
Top, right, Sam; lower, right, Billy
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Julia and Bob VanDenBroeke Family, John, Nicolas, Theresa and Benjamin
Julia grew up in Chanhassen, MN near Lake Susan. She enjoyed the wonderful outside world of lake and
woods nearby. Julie loves to spend time with family and stays busy with home and church activities. Bob grew
up in the Marshall, MN area, starting on a farm and later moving into town. He is currently the Chief Deputy
for the Carver County Sheriff's department and also values time with family. Julia and Bob were married on a
hot June 25 th day in 1983 at St. Hubert and are the parents of four children, John Robert, born March 10, 1985
(see his bio on next page), Nicolas William, born May 27, 1986, Theresa Marie, born May 30, 1989 and
Benjamin Allen, born November 1, 1994. Nick attended Guardian Angels during his elementary years and was
homeschooled during middle school and high school. He then entered the college seminary of St. John
Vianney at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Nick has now been accepted into the St. Paul
Seminary and God willing, he will be ordained a Catholic Priest in May 2012. Theresa was also homeschooled
from third through twelfth grade after attending Guardian Angels. She entered the Carmelite Monastery in
Lake Elmo after graduation. On July 13, 2008, Theresa was clothed in the Holy Habit of Carmel as a
sacramental sign of her dedication to God. And Ben has been homeschooled all along. In Scouts, he has
reached the rank of Life and is working to complete the requirements for Eagle Scout. Like his brother, John,
he hopes to attend the US Air Force Academy and serve his country. All of the VanDenBroeke children
participated in many sports activities. The family lives in Chaska, MN.
L to R: John, Ben, Bob, Julia, Nick and
Theresa; right, the famous snowmen
Below, John, Nick, Theresa and Ben
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John Robert VanDenBroeke and Tiffany Lee Biddle
John attended Guardian Angels Catholic School in Chaska for his elementary education. He was
homeschooled during his middle school years and then attended and graduated from Chaska High School. Two
weeks after graduation, John left for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated from
USAFA four years later as a Second Lieutenant and went on to flight training. John is scheduled to graduate
from flight school in mid-May, 2009. John met Tiffany Lee Biddle (born January 20, 1986) at USAFA, and
they are engaged and plan to marry May 23, 2009. Tiffany grew up in Lino Lakes, MN and is also a graduate
of USAFA. For both John and Tiffany, sports have been a large part of their lives. John participated in a
variety of sporting activities, while Tiffany specialized in swimming, becoming a state swimming champion
and a Division I athlete. They will begin their married life both serving in the US Air Force.
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James John Klein
Jim has bought a home in Savage, MN and has worked hard on painting and wallpapering his new abode. His
hobbies are gardening and dance. He has transformed much of his yard into a beautiful flower garden. When
time permits, he spends Friday or Saturday nights dancing.
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From: "A Klein Family History 1815-1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
6. Francis - January 8, 1925 – June 28, 1974
Francis was very friendly, worked hard, had fun, loved life and never got caught in his childhood pranks. He
liked animals, especially horses and was a good help to his dad. Putz started through Chaska High School.
Then he worked at home and hired out.
On September 15, 1948, he married Cornelia (Dolly) Jeurissen. This didn't really take the youngest boy away
from home as he built a home across the road from the folks high on the shore of Lake Susan. Here Francis
and Dolly raised a family. In 1967, it was found that Francis had a heart condition and so he had to slow his
pace. He quit his job at Minneapolis Moline and took a position as a Carver County Deputy Sheriff at
Chanhassen. He worked up to be a lieutenant in the department and was offered a captain's position but
declined it shortly before he died. On June 28, 1974, he died in his cruiser. He was very well liked by all and
has been sadly missed. Dolly died in 1986. Both are buried at St. Hubert’s.
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Weekly Valley Herald, September 30, 1948
Jeurissen-Klein
St. Mark's Catholic church at Shakopee was the scene of a beautiful wedding Thursday morning, Sept. 16 at
9 o'clock when Cornelia Mary Jeurissen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubt. Jeurissen, became the bride of
Francis Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Klein, of Chanhassen. The wedding mass was solemnized by the
Rev. Fr. Endres.
The bride, dressed in white satin with a lace trimmed sweetheart neckline and lace ruffles all of the way
down the train, a fingertip veil trimmed with lace the same as the gown. She wore a three strand pearl necklace
and white sandals completed her ensemble.
Mrs. David Dvorak, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and was dressed in an American Beauty taffeta
gown with hoop skirt and bustle back. Mary Klein, sister of the groom was dressed in peacock blue, styled like
that of the maid of honor. Bernadette Klein, another sister of the groom, was dressed in Nile green made like
that of the maid of honor. Jean Thul was junior bridesmaid and was dressed in pink, styled like that of the
maid of honor. All wore white sandals and all wore a string of pearls, gifts from the bride. All carried bouquets
of colored roses with matching streamers.
Willis Klein, brother of the groom, was best man. Bernard Jeurissen, Arthur Jeurissen and Hubert Jeurissen,
Jr., were the groom's attendants and Joseph Jeurissen and Jos. Klein were the ushers. All wore dark suits with
white boutonnieres.
Following the service a reception was held and the wedding dinner served at the home of the bride's parents
for about one hundred guests, following which the young couple left for a short wedding trip and since their
return have gone to housekeeping in Chanhassen and carry with them our good wishes for a long and happy
and most successful wedded life.
Francis and Cornelia’s Wedding, September 30, 1948
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Upper left, Francis on his horse; right, Dolly; lower left, Dolly with Doug;
Right, Francis as a police officer
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Top, left, Anita Klein and Dolly;
right, Dolly with Eugene;
Middle, left, Dolly; right, Dolly with Eugene;
Right, Dolly with Mark Klein and Laura Fourre
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Chaska Herald, July 4, 1974
Sheriff's Deputy Klein Dies
Carver County Deputy Sheriff Francis Klein, 49, died Friday evening of a heart attack, while driving a patrol
car in a parking lot in Chanhassen.
Funeral services were held at St. Hubert Church in Chanhassen Monday morning. A large number of area
departments and the Highway patrol were represented at the funeral.
Klein was appointed a lieutenant in 1969 and was in charge of the traffic department as well as a number of
sheriff's safety programs, including the school patrol and the water patrol. He had been a full-time deputy since
1965. Before that he served as a constable in Chanhassen Township and on the Chanhassen Police
Department.
Francis Klein
Funeral services for Francis Klein, 49, were held Monday morning at St. Hubert Catholic Church in
Chanhassen with burial in the church cemetery.
Klein had been a full-time sheriff's deputy since 1965 and before that was involved with law enforcement in
both Chanhassen Township and the village of Chanhassen.
He died in his patrol car Friday evening of a heart attack.
Survivors include his wife, Cornellia, two sons, Douglas and Eugene, and two daughters, Beverly and
Pamela. Other survivors are brothers Willis, Chanhassen, and Joseph, Hopkins; four sisters, Mrs. Ed Hartman,
Excelsior, Mrs. Martin Conroy, Savage, Mrs. Reiman Fourre, St. Paul and Mrs. Clarence Schleicher, Circle
Pines; and his mother, Mrs. Mary Klein of Shakopee.
Funeral arrangements were by Phillips Funeral Home, Shakopee.
Shakopee Valley News, June 11, 1986
Cornelia M. Klein
Cornelia M. (Dolly) Klein of Chanhassen died June 1, 1996, at the Friendship Manor Nursing Home at the
age of 60. She was born in Chanhassen Jan. 28, 1926, the daughter of Hubert and Genevieve (LaTour)
Jeurissen.
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Beverly) Hendrickson of Carver and Pamela of Grand Marais;
two sons, Douglas of Chanhassen and Gene and his wife Martha of Chaska; one granddaughter, Jessica; one
sister, Betty Dvorak of Minnetonka; three brothers, Bob Jeurissen of Shakopee, Art Jeurissen of Victoria and
Hubert Jeurissen Jr. of Belle Plaine. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis, a brother, Joseph and
her parents.
Funeral services were held June 4 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Chanhassen, with burial in the church
cemetery. Rev. Barry Schneider officiated.
Pallbearers were Joe, Mike and James Klein, Dennis Schmieg, Jeff and Richard Jeurissen. Philipp Funeral
Home of Shakopee handled the arrangements.
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St. Hubert's Cemetery, Chanhassen, MN
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Doug and Bonnie Klein Family
Doug and Bonita Savelkoul were married July 30, 1988 at St. Hubert’s in Chanhassen. The marriage
brought a ready-made family for Doug. Bonita has two children, Jeff (born January 26, 1965) and Rochelle
(born November 28, 1967) Brenke. Jeff married Teresa Larsen (born December 4, 1971) and they have three
children, twins, Olivia and Victoria, born December 3 1998 and Joseph, born May 26, 2005. The Brenke
family lives in Shakopee, MN. Rochelle married Reid Faulkner (born June 9, 1962) and they have a daughter,
Hannah, born March 24, 2000. The Faulkner’s live in Chandler, AZ. Doug worked for Consolidated
Freightways for thirty years, from 1970-2000. It was there he met Bonnie.
Doug and Bonnie now live on Devil Track Lake in Cook County, MN, just a few miles from Grand Marais,
in the Arrowhead area of Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Now retired, Doug mows lawns in
the summer, shovels snow in the winter, and does handyman jobs in the Grand Marais area. His hobbies are
the typical Klein hobbies, hunting, fishing and hiking, and they also enjoy winter sports, snowmobiling,
snowshoeing and ice fishing. Bonnie, was a massage therapist in Shakopee, the Twin Cities area and then in
the Grand Marais area, when they moved there. She has since retired from the massage business. She has been
an ordained minister for several years and still enjoys performing weddings on the North Shore. Bonnie has
traveled to some interesting places to perform weddings. As most grandparents, they enjoy the grandkids and
then send them home to their parents.
Left, Doug and Bonnie at their wedding; right, clockwise, Olivia, Bonnie, Victoria,
Doug and Joe, their grandchildren
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Beverly Klein Hendrickson
Bev lives on 45 acres in the country in rural Carver, MN and has three kids, Jessica, born April 4, 1986,
Jack, Jr., born May 22, 1987 and Jim, born September 19, 1988, all of whom are in college. She works for
Vickerman Company which is an importer of Christmas products, artificial Christmas trees of all colors and
sizes, wreaths, garlands and Christmas lights. Her job is diverse as she handles all of the accounts payable,
accounts receivable, merchandise, manages the Minneapolis showroom, and travels to Atlanta to merchandise
and work shows at the showroom in the Atlanta Gift Mart.
Her biggest hobby is gardening. She has a huge garden in which she raises every vegetable she can think of
and a few fruits like muskmelon, watermelon, and raspberries. Bev also has several flower beds that she
continues to expand on yearly. Her church life keeps her busy as she will soon be entering her nineteenth year
of teaching three year-old Sunday School children. Large gatherings at her church often fall on her shoulders
as she is often asked to plan and organize everything from Easter breakfasts to congregational get-togethers.
Everyone who knows her knows that being a Minnesota Timberwolves fan is one of her biggest hobbies. Win
or lose, she's either watching the game on cable or driving to the Target Center.
Left, Jack, Jessica and Bev;
Right, Jack, Jr.;
Lower right, James
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Mike and Pam Taylor Family, Dene, Mike and Zach
Mike and Pam live in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Pam teaches Health/Physical Education at Cook County
Schools. She is also currently the Athletic Director and coaches the volleyball team. Pam married Mike Taylor
on February 15, 1992. On March 28, 1993, they had a son, Dene Michael, and on May 31, 1995, they had twin
boys, Michael Francis and Zachary Douglas. Mike is the Lineman Supervisor for the City of Grand Marais.
Their family enjoys fishing, both summer and winter, and the guys go hunting every year. The outdoors are a
big part of their lives in Grand Marais.
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From "The Klein Family History 1815-1981" by Dorothy Klein Luers
7. Mary Leona - March 16, 1930
The Klein family was not quite complete yet and five years after the last boy, "Little Mary", made her
appearance. Needless to say this little gal got much attention from her family but did not spoil her. She was a
pretty, happy child who took everything in stride. She was a good student and enjoyed school. Her best friend
was Jimmy Pauly, who lived two farms down the road. Mary was her mother's delight and pride and joy. There
were many cousins to play with but soon she was married. On September 11, 1954, Clarence William
Schleicher (born on September 4, 1931 and son of Richard Carl Schleicher and Frances Susan Gregory), took
Mary as his bride. He had started working at Ford in January 1950 and retired from there on October 1, 1980, a
little over 30 years later. And suddenly life became very busy for Little Mary. So busy in fact that she forgot
age and today it is hard to pick Mary out from among her children.
They first lived in an apartment in St. Paul. After about 6 months, they bought a house in St. Anthony Park,
where they lived for 10 years. Then they built a house in Lino Lakes, where they lived for over 35 years. They
now live in a townhome in Blaine. They remain very active in their church helping with funeral luncheons,
bazaars, chicken dinners, etc., plus they keep busy doing things with their family. Clarence helped at church
for 15 years as an all around maintenance man in the mornings. He then worked a couple days a week at a
small engine repair shop. He now helps out at his son Ron's shop about one day a week. For several winters,
they went south in January and February. In the summer, they usually go to the lake near McGregor during the
week and come back home on Sundays. When the fish aren't biting, they enjoy working in two fenced-in
gardens where they raise berries and vegetables.
Left, Mary as a baby; Right, Mary and her dad
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Shakopee Argus-Tribune, September 16, 1954
Schleicher-Klein
St. Hubert’s Catholic Church at Chanhassen was the scene of the wedding Saturday, Sept. 11, of Miss Mary
Klein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Klein of Chanhassen, and Clarence W. Schleicher, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Schleicher of Shakopee. Rev. Herbert Diethelm officiated and read the nuptial mass at 9 a.m. St.
Hubert’s children’s choir sang.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin fashioned with a full overskirt and
train of net and nylon tulle. Her fingertip veil was held in place by a sweetheart brim. She carried a bridal
bouquet of white gladioli and pom pons. Mrs. Ed Hartman attended her sister as matron of honor. She wore a
mauve colored formal gown styled with a satin bodice fashioned of tiers of net over taffeta. Bridesmaids were
Bernice Schleicher, sister of the bridegroom gowned in aqua and Marlene Schleicher, also a sister of the
bridegroom gowned in rose. Both gowns were fashioned identically like the matron of honor’s.
Barbara Fourre, a niece of the bride, attended as flower girl. She wore a white net formal gown fashioned
with rows of ruffles down the front of the bodice and around the full skirt. She carried a colonial bouquet.
George Schleicher attended his brother as best man. Charles Schleicher, a brother of he bridegroom and
Willis Klein, a brother of the bride, ushered.
A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride and a reception held at the Legion club in
Chanhassen.
Mary and Clarence Schleicher Wedding, September 11, 1954; right, Bernie and Mary;
lower, Mary and Clarence with her parents
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Left, their home in Lino Lakes; right, at their summer home in McGregor, MN;
Center, their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 11, 2004
Renewing their vows
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The Schleicher Family at the 50th Anniversary
Back, L to R: Dave, Kevin, Cathy, Brian, Linda, Steve, Jean, and Ron
Front, Mary and Clarence
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Family Pictures from Weddings
Above, Kevin, Dave, Brian, Clarence, Ron and Steve at Brian’s wedding;
Below, Back, Ron, Kevin, Brian, Dave, and Steve; front, Linda,
Mary, Cathy, Clarence and Jean at Cathy’s wedding
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Aunt Mary's Memories of Her Family
Bernie
During WWII, Mr. Case (the people Bernie worked for) taught Bernie to drive a straight stick coupe they
had. He would let her drive it home on Sunday afternoons.
Once in a while in summer she would take Grandma, Aunt Florence and me for a ride (probably about 5
miles or so). She had to move the seat so far forward that I could crawl behind and stand up there.
We used to tease her about taking us for a “spin” around a big mud puddle in the road. We were driving near
Clear Springs and came to this big puddle on our side of the road. Instead of driving through and getting the
car muddy, she suddenly turned into the other lane and “spun” us around the puddle. That was probably the
most reckless driving she ever did!
Bernie always liked little kids. If the weather was nice on Sunday afternoons when she and Ed came home
and if someone else was there with kids she would carry the baby and had the other kids walk along down to
the lake. Mike Klein said she was very strict with them that (no one was to cross the road) until she got there
no matter how big they thought they were.
Bernie liked to sew and she made nearly all of her dresses. She always bought quality materials. The only
problem was that most of her clothes had to be dry- cleaned. (Not practical with small kids.) She would come
home Sundays all dressed up and inevitably the youngest niece or nephew would barf all over her, but you
never heard her complain.
Florence
When I was about 7 years old, Florence had stomach ulcers and was supposed to have complete bed rest for
about 6 months. Grandma had a bed brought down from upstairs and set it up in the front (living) room so she
wouldn’t have to use the stairs.
Florence would get depressed because she felt she was causing Grandma so much extra work. She was on a
very strict diet and had to have all her meals in bed. Warm water had to be brought in to wash and cold water
to drink and brush her teeth, and then everything had to be emptied again because we had no bathroom.
I did my part to try to entertain her by pestering her to play cards (Old Maid and Go to the Dump were all I
knew) or read to me. She hated playing cards, and now when I look back I wonder if that was the reason!
Also, we probably only had a couple of old books that she had read so often that I knew them from memory.
One day when she was particularly down, I decided to cheer her up by giving her a bouncy little ride. First of
all, the old beds we had didn’t have box springs and inner spring mattresses. The springs were coils of wire
held together by about 6-inch straight pieces of wire. The mattresses were made of about 5 inches of matting
that sagged in the middle.
I crawled under the bed to rise up where it sagged and give her a little bounce. She knew what I was going to
do so she leaned over the side of the bed to grab me by the butt, but I rose up at the same time and rolled her
out of bed.
Oh, Boy! Grandma heard her hit the floor and came running. I crawled out from the other side crying about
the same time Grandma came through the doorway yelling at me. Florence finally stopped laughing long
enough to tell Grandma to stop scolding me because it wasn’t really my fault - I was only trying to cheer her
up. I didn’t try that “cheer” anymore!
Laura
I lived with Laura and Wyman about 5 years after I graduated from high school. Usually Wyman was gone
evenings to Elks Club meetings, drum corp practice or in charge of bingo games downtown.
They did get one of the earliest TVs, but sometimes there wasn’t much on with only 2 or 3 channels, CBS,
NBC and later ABC and finally a local channel (no cable in those days!). Also, the programming wasn’t very
exact. Sometimes a program would start late or it would finish early and there was a blank space. They didn’t
have so many commercials to fill in because they were all live. You could be sure of 27 or 28 minutes in a
program in a half hour instead of the 19 minutes you get these days after they finish all of their commercials.
Anyway Laura and I used to play cribbage or canasta at the kitchen table nearly every evening after Leo was
in bed. This one night we were playing canasta and the pile had been “frozen” before anyone had taken it and
neither one could get it. Finally, we were down to only 1 or 2 cards left to draw and she discarded a 4. We had
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oth thrown some 4’s before, but I had just drawn another 4 and had a pair. When I picked up the pile, she
exploded and threw her cards on the floor by the stove. It got very quiet after that and we went to bed. Don’t
remember who picked up the cards, but that was one time I regretted winning. By the next week we were back
to playing cards again, but it was a long time before either of us mentioned that game.
Joe
I always thought Joe was a great big brother. He didn’t tease me like Willis and Putz used to. I always sat
down on his lap or crawled all over him when he sat down until he broke his arm when I was in 1st grade.
Then Grandma scolded me and said I couldn’t do that anymore.
It was a cold winter day and, of course, the old car wouldn’t start. In those days all cars had a crank to turn it
over to get it started in cold weather (before jumper cables). Joe was trying to crank the car when the crank
spun back and hit his arm and broke it. I don’t remember how they got the car started to take him to the doctor
(or if he had to wait until the weather got warmer!).
When I was about in 4th grade, Joe bought me my first bike so that I could ride to school instead of walking
when the weather was nice. I think I was the only girl who rode a bike to school at St. Hubert’s (at least in the
early 1940’s). I was so proud of it. I think it was called a “Packard” and everyone teased me about the name
because there was a car of the same name.
I really appreciated that bike then, but even more later when I realize Joe only got paid $15 or $20 a month at
that time and I think the bike cost about $15.
Willis
Willis used to talk me into going northern trolling with him. This was way back before WWII when I was in
grade school! Of course, the only kind of boat Grandpa had was an old wooden rowboat. He didn’t have a
motor. (I was the motor!) He would row over to Schutrup’s shore and then I would row while he trolled. He
would trade off sometimes when I got tired, but I didn’t like trolling because I could never tell if I had a weed
or a strike. Besides I liked to row.
The other thing I didn’t like was the old open-faced reel he had with the cloth line. If you didn’t cast right,
the line would backlash and it always knotted up on me. Those reels weren’t like the open-faced ones they
now have. That is why I like my old cane pole. I catch 3-3 ½ lb. northern on that and have lots of fun!
In 1951, I was working for the Civil Service for the city of St. Paul, and I had put in an application to work
for the Secret Service (I thought it would be a great way to see the world), and I needed to go for my physical
at Fort Snelling. The only vehicle around was Willis’s new car. I had only been driving for a year. I managed
to talk him into letting me drive it by myself. I thought it was great that he let me do that, for he hadn’t let
anybody else drive it. By the time they said they would like to hire me I was already engaged and said no.
Putz
I was probably 5 or 6 years old when Jim Pauly gave me a tea set for Christmas. It came in a square yellow
box with red and white printing. The set consisted of 2 plates, 2 cups and saucers and a little tea pitcher with
cover. It was all made of clear gold glass. I had opened it the day before Christmas.
On Christmas morning when we always opened our gifts, Putz gave me the same kind of box so I thought he
was teasing and gave me the empty box. I would not take the cover off until everyone told me I had to open it.
Well, to my surprise there were 6 little water glasses and a pitcher in the same clear gold glass. I was
dumbfounded! I guess I was mostly embarrassed for thinking Putz was trying to trick me. I really felt bad
about it. I still have those glasses and pitcher in my dining room hutch now. (I think one of the boxes was
marked $.29.)
Putz also bought me a new pair of white ice skates after he got a job. I was about in 8th grade at that time.
We used to go down to the lake and shovel off a small area to skate if the snow wasn’t too deep. We had some
big old skates that were handed down from I don’t know where so I was thrilled to have a brand new pair all
my own.
How Laura and I embarrassed Putz
This happened at Annie Pauly’s wake. (Annie was Albert Pauly’s wife. He was Chanhassen’s grocer and
also Grandpa’s cousin.) Putz was working at Minneapolis Moline in Hopkins at the time. He started working
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about 4:00 pm so he wanted to make an appearance at the wake and sign the book before going to work. He
was hoping not to meet the family because he was dressed in work clothes.
Laura and I wanted to go to the wake while it was still light so she held 4 month old Kevin (before child car
seats) and I drove to Hopkins. We were all dressed up - high heels, lightweight gloves, etc., she was also
wearing a short white coat. As we were walking up the sidewalk, she tripped and fell straight out. She fell flat
on her hands and just scratched the tip of her nose. (She looked like she was doing push-ups!) She never even
got her white coat smudged. We were glad no one else was around because we got a fit of laughing.
Just as we went in the door Putz was ready to leave so we tried telling him what happened. Of course, we
were laughing again and he was trying to shush us up before someone else came. He finally took Kevin in a
corner and talked to him until we quieted down, but we only laughed more to think we could embarrass him.
He finally just left to go work and we settled down, but we talked about that many times.
I don’t really remember much about my sisters living at home. By the time I was 4 or 5 years old, they had
already left home to work. They would only come home for weekends or just Sunday afternoons. They always
seemed more like my aunts who came for a visit.
(Editor’s Note: Thanks to Mary for sharing this interesting story about growing up in your family.)
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Kevin and Lori Schleicher Family, Rob and Lindsay
Kevin and Lori (Lori Jean Lichtscheidl, born September 29, 1956 in Minneapolis, daughter of Richard and
Ursula Lichtscheidl) were married on May 15, 1976 and live in Line Lakes, MN. They have two adult
children: Rob, 28 (married to Jamie Gall) and Lindsay, 25. After graduating in 1973, Kevin attended Anoka
Technical College, and then in 1974 began working at the Ford Motor plant in St. Paul. Kevin has been an
assistant coach for Rob’s baseball team, volunteered as a Cub Scout den leader and Assistant Cubmaster and
also participated in Boy Scouts as a member of the troop’s adult committee and as a merit badge counselor.
Kevin and Lori enjoy hiking (especially the Superior Hiking Trail, cycling, cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing. Kevin currently participates in track bicycle racing at the National Sports Center Velodrome in
Blaine. Lori was an aid to special needs children at Lino Lakes Schools for several years, and for the past few
years, she worked in the school library.
Top left, Lori and Kevin’s wedding; right, Kevin, Lori, Lindsay, Rob and Jamie (Rob’s
wife); lower left, Kevin at the rail at the Blaine Velodrome;
right, Rob, Lori, Kevin and Lindsay
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Rob and Jamie Schleicher
Rob was born September 17, 1979 in Minneapolis. He and Jamie (Jamie Lea Gall, born December 30, 1981,
the daughter of David and Ann Marie Gall) were married on May 13, 2005 in Lino Lakes, MN. Rob has
participated in sports, Scouts and music (band and Symphonic Winds). He received the Boy Scout Eagle
award in 1997. After graduating from Forest Lake High School in 1998, Rob attended St. Cloud State
University from 1998-2002, where he met Jamie. Rob is a Site Manager for the District 16 School-Age Child
Care Program and Jamie is a manager at Cub Foods in Shorewood. They recently purchased their first home in
Inver Grove Heights. Rob’s current interests include sports, video games and “geek” games.
Below, Rob as an Eagle Scout;
Right, Rob and Jamie at their wedding
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Lindsay Ann Schleicher
Lindsay was born December 29, 1982 and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 2001. She participated
in Symphonic Winds, marching band and drumline. She attended the U of M from 2001-2003 and then
transferred to McNally Smith College of Music and received a degree in Music Business. After
interning/working at various record labels and music distribution companies in the Twin Cities, she began
working as a Licensing Administrator at MakeMusic, a music software company. Lindsay lives in the
Cathedral Hill neighborhood in St. Paul, and her interests include going to concerts and music festivals,
reading, taking walks and collecting-listening to music.
Above, Lindsay at drumline
practice; above, right,
Lindsay and Kirby,
the family dog
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In Memory of
Pascal Schleicher,
May 17, 1956 – May 18, 1956
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Ron and Barbara Schleicher Family, Brent, Krista and Matthew
Ron is a Tool & Die Maker. He started his own business and ran the machine shop for about 20 years. He has
been a volunteer firefighter for 21 years for the Oak Grove Fire and Rescue Department. Ron and Barb are
active members of St Patrick's Catholic Church in Oak Grove. He enjoys hunting, fishing and gardening. He
was married on September 20, 1980 to Barbara Elizabeth Robertson, born July 5, 1961. Barbara is a Parish
Secretary at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Oak Grove. She enjoys walking the dogs and gardening. They are
very happy to have found the perfect property to retire to in Hillman, MN. They have three children, Brent
Andrew Schleicher, born December 20, 1981, (bio on next page) Krista Marie Schleicher, born February 1,
1984, and Matthew John Schleicher, born October 18, 1985. Krista graduated from Carlson School of
Business in 2006 with a degree in marketing. She became a huge hockey fan at college while watching the
Gophers. Krista caught the travel bug in high school on a vacation to Mexico. In college she traveled to
Toledo, Spain for a spring class and in her senior year studied in New Zealand for one semester, plus a couple
of weeks of vacationing. After graduation on a Sunday, she hopped a plane on Monday and traveled to
England for three months in the "work abroad" program. Krista has come back to Minnesota and gotten a job
she likes at Lifetime Fitness as a membership advisor. Matthew attended University of Minnesota for one year
of college classes. He did well, but made the decision to put college off until he decides there would be
something he would rather do than be outside working and running large equipment. Matthew likes his job at
Rivard Contracting driving a front loader, bobcat, and the various large equipment that is required for him to
do his job well. He enjoys golfing, softball, hunting, fishing, and going to a Gopher game or two with his
girlfriend.
Back row, L to R:
Ron, Matt, Barbara,
and Krista; Front,
Lauren and Brent
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Brent, Lauren and Isabelle Schleicher
Brent graduated from the University of St Thomas in 2004 with a double major in Computer Science and
Business Administration. He started a new job at St Thomas on Monday, August 25th. On May 10th, 2008, he
was married to Lauren Hawks, born May 9 th , 1982. Lauren graduated from University of St Thomas in 2004.
She works as a bank manager for Wells Fargo. Brent and Lauren are the parents of Isabelle Grace born
January 29, 2009. They enjoy softball, volleyball, golfing and ultimate frisbee.
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Cathy and Stu Walker
Cathy married Stu Walker August 18, 2001, in St. Paul, MN. They now live in Bloomington, MN. Cathy is a
manager at a garden center in Brooklyn Center, and Stu is self-employed as a semi-retired financial advisor.
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Linda and Mike Krueger Family, Amy, Katie, Beth and Lisa
Mike and Linda Krueger live in St. Cloud MN. Mike, (born October 1, 1962, in St. Paul, MN, son of LaVon
and Celestine Krueger) works for a trailer supply company as a customer service rep. Linda works out of her
home for a hospital system in Massachusetts doing medical transcription. In their spare time, they enjoy
camping, going to baseball games and working in their yard and home. Mike plays hockey in an adult league
while Linda enjoys quilting and crafts. They have four daughters, Amy, Katie, Beth and Lisa. Amy and Katie
are married. Beth, (born July 29, 1991 in Maplewood, MN) is in her senior year of high school. She has been
active with her job at the mall, hanging out with friends and participating in youth group activities at church.
She enjoys photography. Lisa (born January 12, 1994 in Maplewood, MN) is in the 9th grade in the high
school this year. She has been active in drama club and is hoping to continue her acting career. She is also
active in her youth group at church.
Left, Mike and Linda's wedding; right; the Krueger Family; Katie and Joe Schmitz,
Mike and Linda, Amy and Joe Kelm; front Lisa and Beth;
Lower left, Beth; right, Lisa
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Amy and Joe Kelm
Amy Jean (born June 28, 1983 in St. Paul, MN) now lives in Minnetonka, MN. She works as an accountant.
She enjoys doing craft projects. Her husband, Joe, born April 30, 1984 in Eagan, MN also works in business.
They are currently looking forward to purchasing their first home. Amy and Joe were married on September
15, 2007 in Eagan.
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Katie and Joe Schmitz
Katie, born November 2, 1984 in St. Paul, MN, lives in St. Joseph, MN. She works as a cosmetologist. Her
husband, also Joe, born July 3, 1981 in St. Cloud, MN, is an accountant and bartender. He enjoys sports and
they like to explore places together and spend time with family and friends. They are currently in the process
of finishing the lower level of their new home. Katie and Joe were married on June 8, 2007 in St. Cloud, MN.
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David Allen Schleicher Family, Andrew and Jillian
Dave and his children, daughter Jillian, born Decenber 30, 1988 and son Andrew, born June 10, 1993 enjoy
reading, hiking in parks (especially on the North Shore) and playing board and card games. They currently live
in Coon Rapids. Dave works at LOGIS, which is a government agency that provides software for many of the
cities in the Twin Cities area. He does software support and development and enjoys playing racquetball,
biking and gardening. Jill is in her second year at St. Thomas, and is working towards majors in both Physics
and Geology. She is really enjoying the challenges in the coursework, but has also found time to participate in
the Women's Choir and play on the Ultimate Frisbee team. Andrew is attending Mounds View High School,
and is in his sophomore year. He enjoys school, and likes hanging out with his friends. He is also in Boy
Scouts, and goes on most of the camp-outs with the Troop.
Below, Andrew, Dave and Jillian on Eagle Mountain, Minnesota's highest point;
Lower, Andrew, Dave, and Jillian
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Jean and John Hanson Family, Anna Marie and Mark
Jean married John Patrick Hanson (born July 28, 1967, the son of Clarence and Mary Hanson) July 27, 1996 in
Lino Lakes, MN and they now live in Columbus Township. Their two children, Anna Marie, born, January 2,
1999 is in 4th grade and Mark Patrick, born April 7, 2002 is in 1st grade. They both attend Blue Heron School
in Lino Lakes. Jean works at US Bank in Roseville, and John is self-employed. The family enjoys fishing and
camping together.
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Steven John Schleicher and Jessica
Steve attended Anoka Technical College for two years and graduated in 1988. He has been employed at
TKDA, an architectural firm in St. Paul, for twenty years. He works on roads and bridges. He and daughter
Jessica., born March 12, 1996, live in Apple Valley. Jessica is in the 6th grade at Scott Highlands Middle
School in Apple Valley. She likes to draw pictures and write stories, especially about her dog, Kipper.
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Brian and Linda Schleicher Family, Christopher, Samantha, Annabelle and Alexander
Brian and Linda were married in Duluth September 14, 2002 and are the parents of four children: Christopher
David, born August 5, 2003 in England; Samantha Claire, born February 10, 2005 in Denver, CO; Annabelle
Elizabeth, born October 30, 2006 in Denver and Alexander Joseph, born December 29, 2008 in England.
Brian will have twenty years in the Army when he retires October 1, 2009. He has served in Berlin, Augsburg
and Bad Aibling, Germany, Harrogate, England, Ft. Mead, MD, Ft. Huachuca, AZ, Pensacola, FL, Buckley
Air Force Base, and Aurora, CO. The family is now living in Harrogate where he will end his career.
Christopher started school at Ashville College in Harrogate, England in April, 2008 and has graduated from
pre-prep, and is now in Year 1. Samantha loves to play princess and Annabelle has a wonderful sense of
humor and is always doing something to make you laugh.
Below, left, the family in England; middle, Alexander; right, Brian and Linda;
Lower, left, Christopher in his school uniform; middle, Samantha in her princess
dress; center, Annabelle; right, Samantha, Annabelle and Christopher
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